Wall Repair Kit

ABSTRACT

According to one aspect of what is invented, a wall repair kit 10 comprises a back blocking element 12, for blocking a hole 13 in a wall 15, behind the hole in the wall; and a front blocking element 14, for blocking the hole in the wall, in front of the hole in the wall. Embodiments are disclosed that comprise a connecting element 18, to connect the front blocking element and the back blocking element. Embodiments are disclosed wherein the front blocking element comprises an input aperture 16, to facilitate inputting a filler agent into the hole in the wall, through the front blocking element. Embodiments are disclosed that are operable with the connecting element travelling through the input aperture, to connect the back blocking element and the front blocking element. Embodiments are disclosed where a container, for containing filler agent, is removably attachable to the front blocking element. According to another aspect, a blocking element, for blocking a hole in a wall, comprises a blocking body; wherein the blocking body comprises a break arrangement, configured for breaking, to facilitate breaking off a portion of the blocking body.

The present invention relates to a wall repair kit, for repairing a holein a wall.

REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The following application(s) are included in the chain of priority ofthe present application: GB2014113.1, (filed Sep. 8, 2020); andGB2112730.3, (filed Sep. 7, 2021). The disclosure(s) of theseapplication(s) are herein incorporated by reference, in their entirety.

Terms/Definitions

‘Arrangement’:

The term arrangement is a technical term which means a feature, orcombination of features, (usually with a given purpose). For example, a‘measuring arrangement’ is a feature or features, to facilitatemeasuring. A ‘holding arrangement’ is a feature or features, tofacilitate holding.

‘Feature’:

The term ‘feature’ is a broad term that includes within its scope anyfeature under the Sun. A feature may, for example, be an element, body,member, or may even be an aperture (eg opening/hole/gap or the suchlike). Thus the term ‘holding feature’ includes within its scope, forexample, any element, body, member, or even aperture, to facilitateholding. A ‘feature’ may also be a ‘part’ of a broader feature; forexample, if a part of an invention is disclosed/claimed as comprising a‘padding feature’, this does not limit the padding feature to being aseparate feature that is added to the invention (eg a sponge element,adhered to the invention); the invention, for example, may have a partmade of sponge, or have an inner sponge (or soft) layer—in such a case,if that part of the invention is clearly of a material/nature thatprovides padding, then this falls within a scope of what is defined inthe present application as a ‘padding feature’.

‘Substantially’:

It is known, to those with skill in the art of patenting, that the word‘substantially’ can, in some instances, be used to broaden a term. Itshould be stated that, in the present application, use of the word‘substantially’ with a term, to define a (characterizing) feature(s),gets all the benefit (ie the benefit of any broadening) afforded by useof the word ‘substantially’, and also includes within its scope thefeature(s) being that term exactly, (without broadening). For example,if two features are described/defined in the present application asbeing ‘substantially parallel’, then that includes, within its scope,the features being ‘close’ to parallel (in so far as the word‘substantially’ is deemed to broaden the term ‘parallel’), and alsoincludes within its scope the features being ‘exactly’ parallel).

‘Velcro®’ and ‘Velcro®-Type’:

It will be known that the term ‘Velcro® ’ has become synonymous (inlayman's terms) for hook-and-hook, hook-and-loop, loop-and-loop, and allsuch similar attachment solutions. In the present application, where theterm ‘Velcro® ’ is used, in includes within its scope all of the above,and whatever solutions would be considered to be, from a layman's pointof view, ‘Velcro® ’. Thus it is a broad term. The term ‘Velcro®’, or‘Velcro®-type’, may be used, (in the disclosure generally, and may alsobe used in a claim(s)), and is thus a broad term which includes withinits scope any solutions/features which would be considered, from alayman's point of view, to be ‘Velcro® ’.

‘Attached’ and ‘Connected’:

If a feature (or two features) are defined in a claim as being attached,that would include within its scope the feature (or two features) beingpermanently attached, (of course), and would also include within itsscope the feature (or two features) being removably attachable,(because, if removably attachable, the feature (or two features) can beattached, and therefore, when attached, would be within a scope of being‘attached’). Furthermore, the feature (or two features) being defined ina claim as being ‘attached’ would also include within its scope thefeature that is defined as being ‘attached’ being formed as one partwith a portion or a whole of the other feature it is defined as being‘attached’ to. For example, if a table leg is defined in a claim asbeing ‘attached’ to a table top, that would include within its scope thetable leg being formed as one part with a whole of the table top (eg ifthe table leg and table top were formed as one piece of plastic, forexample) and would also include within its scope the table leg beingformed as one part with a portion (rather than a whole) of the table top(eg if the table top was formed of more than one part, and the table legwas formed as one part with a part of the table top, but not a whole ofit). (It would also include within its scope a portion (rather than awhole) of the feature that is defined as being ‘attached’ being formedas one part with a portion (or a whole) of the other feature it isdefined as being ‘attached’ to. Thus if the table leg had a separate tophalf and bottom half, for example, (that are attached together, in use),an embodiment where the top half of the leg is formed as one part with aportion (or a whole) of the table top would also be within a scope ofthe table leg being ‘attached’ to the table top). It should be noted,some (few) patent offices require structural connection/relationshipterms (in claims), to define structural connection/relationship betweenfeatures of the claim. With this in mind, (and if it should be required,although it often is not), the term ‘connected’, if used in a claim, isa broad term, which includes within its scope direct connection, andalso includes within its scope indirect connection. (‘Direct’ connectionwould be where two features, for example, are directly connected to eachother (eg an arm is ‘directly’ connected to a shoulder). ‘Indirect’connection would be where two features, for example, are connected, butvia intermediate feature(s) (eg a person's foot is ‘connected’ to theirhead, but ‘indirectly’, (via their leg, abdomen, torso, etc, which are‘intermediate features’)). Where the term ‘connected’ is used in aclaim, it includes within its scope ‘direct’ connection, and alsoincludes within its scope ‘indirect’ connection. The term may be used ina claim, (and is deemed supported), whether ‘direct’ and/or ‘indirect’connection embodiment(s) is (/are) disclosed in the present application,and, as stated, includes within its scope ‘direct’ connection, and alsoincludes within its scope ‘indirect’ connection. Furthermore, if afeature(s) is (/are) defined as being ‘connected’, that would includewithin its scope the (or any—ie more than one of the said) feature(s)being removably attachable, if, when attached, the feature(s) is (/are)in a state of being ‘connected’, (directly or indirectly). Thus if afirst feature is defined as being ‘connected’ to a second feature, itwould include within its scope the first feature and/or the secondfeature being removably attachable, if, when attached, the first featureis connected to the second feature, (directly or indirectly).Furthermore, of course, (and similarly to the word ‘attached’), if afeature (or two features) are defined in a claim as being ‘connected’ itwould also include within its scope the feature that is defined as being‘connected’ being formed as one part with a portion or a whole of theother feature it is defined as being ‘connected’ to.

‘The or Each’ and ‘the or Any’:

The term ‘the or each’ (either in disclosure and/or a claim) can referback to a single feature/thing, and/or can refer back to a plurality offeatures/things. When the term is read as referring back to a pluralityof features/things, it should be taken as meaning, and including withinits scope, ‘at least one, or more, or all (ie each)’ of the saidfeatures/things. Thus, to give an example, if a square is referredto/disclosed that has four corners, if the term ‘the or each corner’ isused, it includes within its scope ‘one of the corners, (or two, orthree, or all of the corners)’.

When any one feature/thing is afforded any feature(s)/definition in thepresent application, it is taken as read that, where a plurality of thesaid feature/thing is provided, ‘the or each’ said feature/thing may beprovided/claimed comprising the said feature(s)/definition (ie at leastone, or more or all). Similarly, wherever a plurality of the saidfeature/thing are afforded any feature(s)/definition, it is taken asread that ‘the or each’ said feature/thing may be provided/claimedcomprising the feature(s)/definition (ie at least one, or more, or allof the plurality), and/or that even just one said feature/thing may beprovided/claimed comprising the feature(s)/definition in anembodiment/claim wherein an invention is defined as comprising ‘a’ (egsingular) said feature/thing.

(The term ‘the or any’ may be used (again including within its scope,‘at least one, or more, or all (ie each)’, instead of the term ‘the oreach’).

‘User Means’:

It will be well known that, in certain patenting territories, (forexample, the United States), use of the term ‘means’ or ‘means for’, ifused in a (granted) patent claim, can be seen as a limiting term,limited to only giving the applicant/proprietor of the patent protectionof means that are disclosed in the granted patent, or ‘equivalent’means. This is not the case with the term ‘user means’ as it is used inthe present application. The term ‘user means’ is a very broad term thatis used in the field of product design/user-interface, and defines anymeans under the sun, provided for a user, for whatever action/result theuser means is provided for. For example—a ‘user means’ to turn on atelevision could be provided by way of an ON/OFF button on thetelevision. But it could also be provided by a button on a remotecontrol which turns on the television when pressed. Both of these wouldfall (in the technical field of product design/user-interface) under thescope of the term ‘user means’ to turn on the television. Similarly,with certain inventions/products, a ‘user means’ may be provided to‘initiate’ an action, for example. Thus, in the present application, aclaim that defines an invention which comprises a ‘user means’ for [aparticular action/result] is not subject to any ‘means for’ limitationsthat certain patent office territories (such as the United States) mayappropriate to the term ‘means for’, but should be read as (and givenprotection for, if granted) any means under the sun, provided for auser, for [that particular action/result defined]. ‘User means’ is atechnical term in the field of product design/user-interface.

Reference to Multiple Similar Elements in Plural

In the present application, there may be provided/numbered featureswherein the same primary number is used, with a suffix. For example, afirst side of the/an invention may be numbered 600′, and a second sideof the/an invention numbered 600″. In any such case, (or where any othersuffix is used, such as ‘L’ and ‘R’ to denote ‘left’ and ‘right’, or ‘a’and ‘b’, for example), when such features are referred to together (ie‘the sides’), the plural may be numbered/referred to with the primarynumber (without the suffix). Thus the first side 600′ (or 600 a, forexample) and second side 600″ (or 600 b, for example) may, for example,be referred to simply as ‘the sides 600’. Furthermore, if a side isreferred to (not specifying which one of the sides), the primary number(ie 600, for example) may be used, without any suffix.

BACKGROUND

It's not uncommon for damage to occur to walls (eg a drywall, forexample), thus creating a hole in the wall. This can occur from eventsas simple, for example, as a door being opened with too much force, anda doorknob making a hole in the wall. Whether a hole is caused in thisway, or any other way, the hole needs to be repaired.

However, repairing a hole in the wall can be cumbersome. For example, astandard repair, (of a drywall, for example), is to add a newcut/section of drywall, to repair the hole. However, to achieve this, aneven larger hole tends to have to be made, (eg a square or cubic cut,for example). The new section of drywall is added, (often with multipleextra steps, to make sure it stays in place). (Even then, tape is oftenneeded, and added over the gap between the perimeter of the addedsection, and the edge of the hole). Plaster then tends to be used, tofinish the repair. This, along with all the steps required, tends totake quite a long time. It would be desirable if a more elegant solutionwas provided, to repair holes in walls.

SUMMARY

An invention(s) is defined by the accompanying claims, to whichreference should now be made.

Examples of the present invention seek to provide a solution to any orall of the above problem(s) by providing, according to one aspect ofwhat is invented: a wall repair kit, comprising: a back blockingelement, for blocking a hole in a wall, behind the hole in the wall; afront blocking element, for blocking the hole in the wall, in front ofthe hole in the wall; and a connecting element, to connect the backblocking element and the front blocking element; wherein the frontblocking element comprises an input aperture, to facilitate inputting afiller agent into the hole in the wall, through the front blockingelement; wherein the wall repair kit is operable with the connectingelement travelling through the input aperture of the front blockingelement, to connect the front blocking element and the back blockingelement.

(Note: The front blocking element may feasibly comprise more than oneinput aperture, to facilitate inputting a filler agent into the hole inthe wall, through the front blocking element. If this is the case, ifwall repair kit is operable with the connecting element travellingthrough any of the input apertures, then that is within a scope of thewall repair kit being ‘operable with the connecting element travellingthrough the input aperture’ and is within a scope of ‘the connectingelement travelling through the input aperture’ (or the like)).

The connecting element travelling through the input aperture throughwhich the filler agent is inputted creates an elegance of use, anddesign, which will become apparent.

Preferably the wall repair kit is operable with an output aperture, (outof which filler agent is outputted), of a filler agent container beingreceived into the input aperture of the front blocking element, and theconnecting element travelling through the aperture of the front blockingelement, simultaneously.

Preferably, (when the front blocking element is in a blocking position,in front of the hole in the wall), the input aperture of the frontblocking element is the only input aperture that the front blockingelement has, through to the hole in the wall. (Most preferably, (whenthe front blocking element is in a blocking position, in front of thehole in the wall), the input aperture is the only aperture that thefront blocking element has, through to the hole in the wall).

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided: awall repair kit, comprising: a back blocking element, for blocking ahole in a wall, behind the hole in the wall; a front blocking element,for blocking the hole in the wall, in front of the hole in the wall; afiller agent, to fill the hole in the wall; and a container, to containthe filler agent; wherein the container is removably attachable to thefront blocking element. (According to this aspect, the front blockingelement may, or may not, comprise an input aperture(s), to facilitateinputting a filler agent into the hole in the wall, through the frontblocking element).

Preferably, the front blocking element comprises an input aperture, tofacilitate inputting the filler agent into the hole in the wall, throughthe front blocking element, and the container is removably attachable tothe front blocking element, into a filling position, to facilitateoutputting the filler agent out of the container, into the hole in thewall, through the input aperture of the front blocking element. Thisleads to an elegance of use that will become apparent.

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided: ablocking element, for blocking a hole in a wall, comprising: a blockingbody, for blocking the hole in the wall; wherein the blocking bodycomprises a break arrangement, configured for breaking, to facilitatebreaking off a portion of the blocking body, the portion being of apre-determined shape, determined by shape and position of the breakarrangement. (As will be seen, this may be particularly useful, for aback blocking element, for blocking a hole in a wall, behind the hole inthe wall).

The blocking element may comprise more than one said break arrangement.

Preferably there is a said break arrangement wherein the portion thatthe break arrangement facilitates breaking off comprises a whole of aperimeter of the blocking body. This allows for the blocking element tobe made smaller, (by removing the removable portion), which may beuseful, for using the blocking element for the repairing of smallerholes.

Preferably there is a said break arrangement wherein the portion thatthe break arrangement facilitates breaking off comprises a portion butnot a whole of a perimeter of the blocking body. This may be useful, forexample, for removing a side portion of the back blocking element, if,for example, a wall stud would otherwise get in the way, (and preventthe blocking element from being in position to block the hole in thewall successfully).

(According to this aspect, there may be provided a wall repair kit,comprising: a said blocking element, (comprising a said breakarrangement), the blocking element being a back blocking element, forblocking the hole in the wall, behind the hole in the wall; and a frontblocking element, for blocking the hole in the wall, in front of thehole in the wall).

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided: awall repair kit, comprising: a back blocking element, for blocking ahole in a wall, behind the hole in the wall; a front blocking element,for blocking the hole in the wall, in front of the hole in the wall; anda connecting element, to connect the back blocking element and the frontblocking element; wherein the front blocking element comprises: anaperture through which the connecting element travels, to facilitateconnecting the front blocking element and the back blocking element; anda blocking arrangement, to block a portion of the connecting element, tohold the connecting element in a desired position.

Preferably, a portion or a whole of the blocking arrangement is providedwithin the aperture of the front blocking element, through which theconnecting element travels. (According to this aspect, the ‘aperture’ ofthe front blocking element may, or may not, be an ‘input aperture’, tofacilitate inputting a filler agent into the hole in the wall, throughthe front blocking element).

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided awall repair kit, comprising: a back blocking element, for blocking ahole in a wall, behind the hole in the wall; and a front blockingelement, for blocking the hole in the wall, in front of the hole in thewall.

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided ablocking element, for blocking a hole in a wall, comprising: a blockingbody, for blocking the hole in the wall. (A front blocking element, forblocking a hole in a wall, in front of the hole in the wall, comprising:a blocking body, for blocking the hole in the wall, is an embodiment ofthis. A back blocking element, for blocking a hole in a wall, behind thehole in the wall, comprising: a blocking body, for blocking the hole inthe wall, is an embodiment of this).

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided ablocking element, for blocking a hole in a wall, comprising: a blockingbody, for blocking the hole in the wall, wherein a portion of theblocking element is removable. Thus broad definition is provided of ablocking element, for blocking a hole in a wall, comprising: a blockingbody, for blocking the hole in the wall, wherein a portion of theblocking element is removable. The portion may comprise a whole of aperimeter of the blocking body. The portion may comprise a portion butnot a whole of a perimeter of the blocking body. The blocking body maycomprise a first removable portion; and a second removable portion. Theblocking body may comprise a first removable portion; a second removableportion; and a third removable portion, (etc).

Note: Any of the aspects (of what is invented) may comprise/draw uponany of the feature(s) of any other aspect(s) of what is invented, andmay draw upon any of the feature(s) and/or disclosure of the presentapplication, as optional and/or preferable feature(s). Any aspect(s) (ofwhat is invented) may comprise/draw upon any feature(s) of any otheraspect(s) (of what is invented), whether the feature(s) be essential orpreferable and/or optional to the other aspect(s) (of what is invented).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Examples of the present invention will now be more particularlydescribed, with reference to the accompanying drawings, by way ofexample only, in no way limiting a scope of the invention, in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective side view of a wall repair kit, showing featuresincluding a back blocking element, a front blocking element, and afiller agent container;

FIG. 2 is a front view of the example back blocking element;

FIG. 3 is a side view of the example front blocking element;

FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the example front blocking element;

FIG. 5 is a side view of an example connecting element;

FIG. 6 is a close-up view showing an example outputting portion of theexample container close to being attached to the front blocking element,in a filling position, (in the example, by being screwed into an inputaperture of the front blocking element), (black outline around theFigure simply denoting confines of the view shown);

FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of the wall repair kit, in use, withan example filler agent container shown attached to the front blockingelement, and about to output filler agent into an example hole in awall, (black outline around the Figure simply denoting confines of theview shown);

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the same example embodiment asshown in FIG. 7 , in use, now showing some filler agent inputted intothe hole in the wall, (black outline around the Figure simply denotingconfines of the view shown);

FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of the same example embodiment asshown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 , in use, now showing filler agent havingbeen inputted into the hole in the wall, with the hole now filled withfiller agent, (black outline around the Figure simply denoting confinesof the view shown);

FIG. 10 is a frontal view of an example container, (for containingfiller agent), showing various features, and showing an examplecontainer top, removed;

FIG. 11 is a view of an example embodiment of a container, (forcontaining filler agent), showing, showing clearly an example of abreakable barrier between an area for water and an area for a fillerbase agent;

FIG. 12 is a front perspective view, showing how a separation in theback blocking element can be used, to facilitate rotating the backblocking element through the hole in the wall, to behind the hole in thewall, (black outline around the Figure simply denoting confines of theview shown);

FIG. 13 is a front view of an example same/similar to the example backblocking element of FIG. 2 , showing various options, in terms of theoptions example break arrangements provide, showing an example of howthe back blocking element can be made smaller, by virtue of use of abreak arrangement(s);

FIG. 14 is a front view of the same embodiment of FIG. 13 , now showingvarious options a break arrangement(s) can provide, and particularlywith reference to removing a portion of a blocking body of the blockingelement that comprises a portion but not a whole of a perimeter of theblocking body;

FIG. 15 is a front view of a basic depiction of another example backblocking element that comprises four break arrangements that eachfacilitate breaking off a portion of the blocking body that comprises aportion, but not a whole, of a perimeter of the blocking body; and

FIG. 16 is a front view of a basic depiction of another example backblocking element, similar in nature to the example embodiment of FIG. 15.

Note: At some patent offices, when claim(s) are allowed for patent, itis required that Figures that do not show all the feature(s) of the/aninvention claimed (and/or that are not within a scope of what isclaimed) are denoted as ‘not being claimed’ or ‘not within a scope ofwhat is claimed’ (or words to that effect). Even in such case, it willbe apparent that such Figure(s) may or do show feature(s) that areessential, or preferable and/or optional, to the/an invention claimed,which will be apparent, in light of the disclosure. Thus such Figure(s)(and/or disclosure related to such Figure(s) and/or embodiment(s)),should nevertheless be considered relevant to the/an invention claimed.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring to the drawings, there is shown a wall repair kit 10,comprising: a back blocking element 12, for blocking a hole in a wall,behind the hole 13 in the wall 15; and a front blocking element 14, forblocking the hole in the wall, in front of the hole 13 in the wall 15.

In all the example embodiments shown, the front blocking element 14comprises an input aperture 16, to facilitate inputting filler agent 17into the hole 13 in the wall 15, through the front blocking element. (Inthe example embodiment(s), with the front blocking element in use, (iein a blocking position, blocking the hole in the wall in front of thehole in the wall), the front blocking element has only one aperturethrough to the hole in the wall. However, it should be stated, it isfeasible embodiments may be provided wherein there are a plurality ofapertures though to the hole in the wall. (There may thus, for example,feasibly be more than one input aperture 16 through to the hole in thewall, to facilitate inputting a filler agent into the hole in the wall,through the front blocking element). (It should also be stated, it isfeasible aperture(s) could be provided, through to the hole in the wall,that are not for inputting filler agent into the hole in the wall. Forexample, it is feasible there could be one, or more than one, openableand closable aperture(s), for example, than can be opened, for example,to increase air engaging the filler agent, once it has been inputtedinto the hole in the wall. This may, for example, slightly acceleratedrying time of the filler agent, for example. Thus various optionsand/or embodiments are possible).

Preferably, the input aperture 16 of the front blocking element is theonly input aperture that the front blocking element has. (ie Preferablythere is only one input aperture 16). (An example of this is clearlyshown in the drawings, (perhaps best shown in FIG. 1 , and the sequenceof FIGS. 7 to 9 ), where, the input aperture 16 of the front blockingelement is the only input aperture, (to facilitate inputting the filleragent into the hole in the wall, through the front blocking element),the front blocking element has. (Preferably, when the front blockingelement is in a blocking position, in front of the hole in the wall, theinput aperture of the front blocking element is the only aperture thatthe front blocking element has, through to the hole in the wall. (Theexample embodiment(s) in the drawings clearly show an example(s) ofthis). (Note: Even the example as shown in FIG. 4 is an example within ascope of this, because the example aperture(s) 49, when the frontblocking element is in the blocking position, (as shown, for example, inFIGS. 7 to 9 ), are not visible, and are not ‘an aperture(s) through tothe hole in the wall’. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9 , this is anexample of wherein, when the front blocking element is in a blockingposition, in front of the hole in the wall, the input aperture of thefront blocking element is the only aperture that the front blockingelement has, through to the hole in the wall. (It should be stated thatembodiments may be provided wherein the front blocking element does nothave such aperture(s) 49, and wherein, at absolutely all times, theinput aperture is the only aperture the front blocking element has.This, of course, would also be within a scope of wherein, ‘when thefront blocking element is in a blocking position, in front of the holein the wall, the input aperture of the front blocking element is theonly aperture that the front blocking element has, through to the holein the wall’))). (Note: If the front blocking element were to haveaperture(s), (such as apertures 99 of the back blocking element, forexample), this could be counter-productive, (eg due to leading to thehole repair being uneven, when the filler agent dries, for example)).

Preferably the wall repair kit 10 comprises a connecting element 18, toconnect the front blocking element 14 and the back blocking element 12.(However, it should be stated, it is feasible embodiments may beprovided, wherein there is no connecting element. For example, (providedby way of example only), an embodiment may be provided, for example,wherein a portion or a whole of a wall-facing side of the back blockingelement sticks to the wall, and a portion or a whole of a wall-facingside of the front blocking element sticks to the wall. (Sticking may beachieved with or without extra adhesive element(s), (eg double-sidedsticky tape, for example). Thus a portion or a whole of the wall-facingside of the back blocking element may feasibly be adhesive. Thus aportion or a whole of the wall-facing side of the front blocking elementmay feasibly be adhesive. The back blocking element and the frontblocking element may thus be stuck, in position. (Thus a connectingelement may not be needed). However, there are drawback(s) to this. Forexample, the adhesive may fail, for example. Thus the back blockingelement and/or the front blocking element may fall out of position, (andmay even fall off the wall). Thus, preferably, the wall repair kit 10comprises a connecting element, to connect the front blocking element 14and the back blocking element 12).

(It will be noted, (particularly in FIG. 2 ), that the example backblocking element comprises a plurality of apertures 99. (Only severalare numbered, as there are a large amount, in the example). (In theexample, the apertures 99 are square, but this is just an example, andin other examples, they may be a shape other than square). Theseapertures 99 can be useful, because, in use, filler agent, (that isdryable from a non-solid state, to a solid state), when inputted intothe hole in the wall, is able to travel into these apertures. Thiscreates more ‘grip’ on the back blocking element, (by the filler agent).When the filler agent dries, this makes it even more likely that theback blocking element will stay in position. Thus such apertures 99 canplay a useful/important role. (In other embodiments, such apertures maybe provide in a different shape and/or size and/or pattern).

In the example, the wall repair kit is shown comprising an exampleconnecting element 18. In the example, the connecting element is anelongate connecting element. (An example elongate body 19 of the exampleconnecting element is shown in FIG. 5 ). In the example, (provided byway of example only), the example connecting element comprises exampleportion(s) 25), (also shown by way of example only), in the exampleembodiment of FIG. 5 . (It will be apparent that this is provided by wayof example only). (Only several of the example portion(s) 25 arenumbered, in FIG. 5 ). In the example, the example connecting elementalso comprises example portion(s) 45, (also shown by way of exampleonly), in the example embodiment of FIG. 5 . (It will be apparent thatthis is provided by way of example only). The example portions 25 are‘larger/broader’ than the example portions 45. (The example portions 45are thus ‘smaller/narrower’ than the example portions 25). (The benefitof this, in the example embodiment, will be shown, with reference todisclosure of a ‘blocking arrangement)).

In the example, the connecting element is what could be described as a‘tag’, or ‘tag element’, (provided simply by way of example only). (Theexample connecting element 18 is provided simply by way of example only,and it will be apparent that various other shapes and/or designs etc maybe provided. Thus what is shown is provided by way of example only, andvarious options and/or embodiments are possible.

In the example embodiment(s) shown, there is just one connecting element18. However, it should be stated, it is feasible, (in otherembodiments), that there may be provided a plurality of connectingelements. Thus the wall repair kit may feasibly comprise more than oneconnecting element, to connect the front blocking element and the backblocking element. (It should also be stated, in the present application,any feature(s)/disclosure afforded to the connecting element, (ie to‘one’ connecting element), may be afforded to more than one (or all) ofthe connecting elements, (if there are a plurality of connectingelements).

(It should be stated, even in embodiments where only one connectingelement is shown and/or required, a plurality of any or all of thefeatures shown/disclosed may be provided, (eg a plurality of connectingelements and/or back blocking elements and/or front blocking elementsand/or filler agent (eg in a container)), so that the user can repair aplurality of different holes in a wall(s)).

(It should also be stated that, although the example connecting element18 is an example of a connecting element that is provided by way of/injust one part, it is feasible the (or any) connecting element could beprovided in a plurality of parts. For example, the connecting elementcould, for example, comprise a chain, where there are a plurality ofchain parts that can be connected (and separated), and, when connected,can be used as the connecting element. (This is just one example of aconnecting element that may be provided in a plurality of parts, takensimply by way of example only). Thus various options and/or embodimentsare feasibly possible. However, the elegance of the connecting elementbeing one part, (as demonstrated in the example embodiment(s) of theFigures), is preferred.

(In the example, (provided by way of example only), the back blockingelement comprises an aperture(s) 21 through which the connecting elementgoes. (An example of this is best shown in FIG. 2 ). In the example,(provided by way of example only), the connecting element comprises aportion 23 that is larger than the example aperture 21 through which theexample connecting element goes. (As best shown/suggested in FIG. 1 , inthe example, this blocks this portion of the connecting element frombeing able to travel through the example aperture 21 through which theexample connecting element goes, in use). These examples, (the examplesshown/provided), in no way limit the (or any) connecting element, and itwill be apparent that many options and/or embodiments are possible, forthe (or any) connecting element, to connect the front blocking element14 and the back blocking element 12. It should also be stated that theexample shown is just one example of how a connecting element(s) mayextend from the back blocking element. It will be apparent there are alarge array of possibilities for how this may be achieved, not limitedto the example(s) shown. (The present application, for example, mentionsvarious different options and/or embodiments for various differentconnecting/attachment arrangements. So the same is the case for the backblocking element and a connecting element(s). (And it should also bestated that a portion or a whole of the connecting element(s) may beprovided as one part with a portion or a whole of the back blockingelement). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible. (Itshould also be stated, the example shown is just one example of how aconnecting element may travel through the back blocking element. Variousoptions and/or embodiments are possible, not limited to the exampleshown)).

Preferably, the wall repair kit is operable with the connecting element18 travelling through the input aperture 16 of the front blockingelement 14, to connect the back blocking element 12 and the frontblocking element 14. (Examples of this are clearly shown in the Figures,with FIG. 1 and FIGS. 6 to 9 perhaps being most demonstrative. (In FIG.6 , the example connecting element can be seen, travelling through theexample input aperture, to connect the back blocking element and thefront blocking element)). Example embodiments are clearly shown in theFigures of wherein the connecting element 18 travels through the inputaperture 16 of the front blocking element, to connect the back blockingelement and the front blocking element. (FIG. 6 shows an example of thismost clearly). This can provide a more elegant design, and can make useof the product more elegant and simple.

It will be apparent that it can be highly advantageous for the frontblocking element and the back blocking element to be held tightly to thewall. Thus (various) feature(s) may be provided, to facilitate this.(The benefit of this will be particularly apparent, in light of FIGS. 7to 9 , for example). Preferably the front blocking element comprises aholding arrangement, to hold the connecting element, (in a position).(An example(s) of this is shown in the drawings, (best shown in FIG. 6). (In the example embodiment(s), (best shown in FIG. 6 ), the exampleholding arrangement holds the connecting element in a (desired)position). (Holding the connecting element in a (desired) position canbe extremely useful, to achieve getting the front blocking element andthe back blocking element tight to the wall). (A portion or a whole ofthe holding arrangement may be provided within the input aperture 16,(as shown in the example of FIG. 6 , for example). However, it should bestated, a portion or a whole of the holding arrangement may feasibly beprovided outside of the input aperture, (ie at a point/position not atall within the input aperture, holding the connecting element, after ithas travelled through the input aperture. (For example, a portion or awhole of the holding arrangement could be provided anywhere on anoutward facing side 29 (eg at any position/place on an outward facingsurface of the example blocking body 34, (in the example embodiment ofFIG. 4 , for example)) of the front blocking element, configured to holdthe connecting element once it has travelled through the inputaperture). (It is feasible a portion of the holding arrangement may beprovided within the aperture, and a portion of the holding arrangementmay be provided outside the aperture). An example of a holdingarrangement, is best shown in FIG. 6 . In FIG. 6 , it can be seen thatthe example holding arrangement is holding the example connectingelement, (in a (desired) position). The example holding arrangement isconfigured so that the connecting element can be pulled, (to get theback blocking element tight to the wall). Then the connecting element isheld by the holding arrangement, (in that position). This, therefore,(in the example), maintains the tightness. (If the connecting element ispulled tight, (tightening the back blocking element to the back of thewall), and the front blocking element is tight against the wall, (eg bythe user pushing it against the wall with their other hand, for example,(if it is not held adhesively, for example)), then the holdingarrangement can be used, to hold the connecting element in a (desired)position, to thus keep the back blocking element and the front blockingelement tight to the wall).

Preferably the front blocking element comprises a blocking arrangement20, to block a portion of the connecting element, to hold the connectingelement in a desired position. (An example of this is best shown in FIG.6 ). (A blocking arrangement, to block a portion of the connectingelement, to hold the connecting element in a desired position, is anexample of a holding arrangement, to hold the connecting element in a(desired) position)). Preferably the connecting element comprises aplurality of portions 45 that fit through the blocking arrangement, anda plurality of portions 25 that do not fit through the blockingarrangement. In the example embodiment, the example connecting elementcomprises portions 25, and portions 45. (The example is an example ofthe connecting element comprising a plurality of portions 45 that fitthrough the blocking arrangement, and a plurality of portions 25 that donot fit through the blocking arrangement). However, it should be stated,it is feasible there may be only one portion 25 that does not fitthrough the blocking arrangement. (It should also be stated, it isfeasible there may only be one portion that fits through the blockingarrangement). (However, the connecting element comprising a plurality ofportions that do not fit through the blocking arrangement (and aplurality of portions that do fit through the blocking arrangement) maybe useful, to facilitate getting the front blocking element and the backblocking element tight to the wall, (and may be useful for using thewall repair kit on walls of different thickness). In the example,portions 45 fit through the example blocking arrangement. In theexample, portions 25 do not fit through the example blockingarrangement. Thus this is an example of wherein there is a blockingarrangement, and the connecting element comprises a plurality ofportions that fit through the blocking arrangement, and a plurality ofportions that do not fit through the blocking arrangement. In theexample of FIG. 6 , the example blocking arrangement is shown blocking,by blocking one of the example portions 25, (numbered with the number‘25’ in FIG. 6 ), of the example connecting element. An example blockingportion 41, (provided/shown by way of example only), can clearly be seenblocking an example portion 25 of the example connecting element 18, inFIG. 6 . This can be seen, in the example embodiment, stopping theconnecting element travelling back through the example input aperture16. The example blocking arrangement can be seen blocking backwardmovement of the portion of the connecting element that is blocked. (Inthe example, it can be seen that, in so doing, it stops the exampleconnecting element from travelling backwards, (back through the inputaperture of the front blocking element)). Thus the example is shownholding the connecting element in a desired position, the connectingelement having travelled through a portion or a whole of the inputaperture. (The blocking arrangement is holding the connecting element ina (desired) position, and is thus an example of a holding arrangement,(to hold the connecting element, (in a (desired) position)). In theexample, it will be apparent, (by viewing FIG. 6 ), that this, in theexample embodiment, facilitates maintaining tightness (of the frontblocking element and the back blocking element, to each other, and thusto the wall). (In the example, the connecting element can be pulledtight, (before use of the blocking arrangement). The blockingarrangement, in the example, (as shown in FIG. 6 ) has then been used tostop one of the example portions 25 of the connecting element (as shown)from being able to go backwards, back through the aperture of the frontblocking element, (thus holding it in position). Thus, in the exampleembodiment, this maintains tightness of the front blocking element (andthe back blocking element) to the wall. (It is feasible the blockingarrangement may comprise a plurality of blocking portions. Thus what isshown in FIG. 6 is an example embodiment of a blocking arrangement thatcomprises at least one blocking portion). (Whilst the example blockingportion 41 is shown provided by way of one part, it is feasible the (orany) blocking portion(s) may be provided by way of more than one part.For example, there could be a portion than extends from one side (eg ofa channel the connecting element travels through), and a portion thatextends from the other side (eg of the channel the connecting elementtravels through), and, together, the portions could block a portion 25of the connecting element. Thus the blocking portion could be providedby way of two parts which may, (or may not), be in direct contact.Nevertheless, this would be an example of a blocking arrangement thatcomprises a blocking portion).

Preferably a portion or a whole of the blocking arrangement is providedwithin the input aperture of the front blocking element. (This is thecase in the example embodiment(s) shown, (most clearly shown in FIG. 6)). (In the example embodiment, a whole of the blocking arrangement isprovided within the aperture of the front blocking element. (This,again, is clearly shown in the example of FIG. 6 )). However, it shouldbe stated, it is technically feasible that a (portion or a whole of a)blocking arrangement may be provided at any position/place, not limitedto within the aperture of the front blocking element. Thus the/ablocking arrangement may be provided anywhere, about the front blockingelement, (eg at any position, for example, on the outward-facing side 29of the front blocking element, for example). Thus various options and/orembodiments are possible. (Thus it is broadly stated that the frontblocking element preferably comprises a blocking arrangement, to block aportion of the connecting element from travelling backwards, backthrough the aperture, (and that the example embodiment(s) areprovided/shown by way of example only)).

(Note: The example given, (of there being a blocking arrangement), isprovided by way of example only, and a blocking arrangement is just oneexample of a holding arrangement, (to hold the connecting element in a(desired) position). A holding arrangement(s) is not at all limited to ablocking arrangement. For example, the/a holding arrangement(s) maycomprise a clipping arrangement (at any point/position, not limited tothe position shown, (whether a portion or a whole of it is within theaperture 16 or not)), (to clip the connecting element in place), and/ora (small) clamping arrangement, for example, (at any point/position, notlimited to the position shown, (whether a portion or a whole of it iswithin the aperture 16 or not)), (and/or the/a holding arrangement(s)may comprise any other feature(s), to facilitate holding the connectingelement in a (desired) position). Thus what is shown is only one exampleof an arrangement, to facilitate the front blocking element and the backblocking element being held tightly together, (and thus to the wall).Any solution may be provided, to facilitate the front blocking elementand the back blocking element being held tightly to the wall.Furthermore, it is even feasible a tightening mechanism could beprovided, to facilitate this. For example, the front blocking elementmay comprise a (small) rotatable mechanism, for example. Thus theconnecting element could, for example, be held, and the rotatablemechanism could then be rotated, to pull the connecting element, thustightening the front blocking element and the back blocking element tothe wall. Thus what is shown/described is provided by way of exampleonly, and it will be apparent there are a large array of ways tomaintain tightness. Thus what is shown is only one example of anarrangement, to facilitate the front blocking element and the backblocking element being held tightly together, (and to the wall). Thus itshould be stated, the blocking arrangement is provided by way of exampleonly. The front blocking element may comprise any holdingarrangement(s). (And the (or any) holding arrangement(s) may be providedanywhere, about the front blocking element).

(Thus, in the example, the wall repair kit is configured to hold theback blocking element tight to the back of the wall, and the frontblocking element tight to the front of the wall, (via the connectingelement)).

In the example embodiment(s), the front blocking element comprises aninput aperture 16, through to the hole in the wall, (which is to berepaired). Filler agent can thus be inputted into the hole in the wall,through the example input aperture 16. (This very process is shown,(particularly clearly), in the sequence of FIGS. 7 to 9 ). (An examplecontainer 38, (to contain the filler agent) is shown in various of theFigures). Whilst it is feasible a different (ie another) aperture couldbe provided, (ie the front blocking element could comprises anotheraperture), for the connecting element to travel through, preferably thesame aperture is used, for the connecting element to travel through, andfor inputting filler agent into the hole. (The example(s) shown in theFigures is an example of wherein the front blocking element comprises aninput aperture, to facilitate inputting a filler agent into the hole inthe wall, through the front blocking element; wherein the wall repairkit is operable with the connecting element travelling through the inputaperture of the front blocking element, to connect the back blockingelement and the front blocking element). Preferably the wall repair kitis operable with the connecting element travelling through the inputaperture of the front blocking element, and the container being in afilling position, simultaneously. (This is shown in the Figures, and anexample of this is most clearly shown/alluded to in FIG. 6 , (especiallyin combination with FIGS. 7 to 9 )). (Note: This even includes withinits scope, for example, an embodiment wherein, in the filling position,an output aperture of the container is ‘flush’ to the input aperture ofthe front blocking element, (but not received into the input aperture),(if the wall repair kit is operable with the connecting elementtravelling through the input aperture of the front blocking element, andthe container being in a filling position, simultaneously). (It shouldalso be stated, the wall repair kit being ‘operable with the connectingelement travelling through the input aperture, and the container beingin a filling position, simultaneously’ would include within its scopeeven an embodiment wherein the connecting element, for example, travelsthrough the output aperture of the container, (and thus into thecontainer)). (The wall repair kit being ‘operable with the connectingelement travelling through the input aperture, and the container beingin a filling position, simultaneously’ differentiates, for example, froman embodiment, for example, wherein the connecting element is of athickness/broadness (ie, broadly speaking, of a dimension) such that itcannot travel through the output aperture of the container, and whereinit cannot travel to a side of the output aperture of the container.Nevertheless, if such an example is operable with the connecting elementtravelling through the input aperture of the front blocking element, toconnect the back blocking element and the front blocking element, it iswithin a scope of the wall repair kit being operable with the connectingelement travelling through the input aperture of the front blockingelement, to connect the back blocking element and the front blockingelement). (Most preferably, the wall repair kit is operable with anoutput aperture of the container, out of which the filler agent isoutputted from the container, received into the input aperture of thefront blocking element, and the connecting element travelling throughthe input aperture, simultaneously. (An example of this is most clearlyshown in FIGS. 7 to 9 , (especially with reference to what is shown inFIG. 6 , (and an example is clearly shown/alluded to in FIG. 1 also).(In the example(s), an example outputting portion 39 of the examplecontainer 38 is received into the example input aperture 16 of the frontblocking element 14. Since the outputting portion 39 comprises an outputaperture of the container, (out of which the filler agent is outputtedfrom the container), this is an example of wherein an output aperture ofthe container, out of which the filler agent is outputted from thecontainer, is received into the input aperture of the front blockingelement)). (Note: Even if the output aperture of the container isreceived into the input aperture of the front blocking element, and theconnecting element were to travel into the output aperture of thecontainer, this would nevertheless be an example of wherein the wallrepair kit is operable with the connecting element travelling throughthe input aperture of the front blocking element, and the containerbeing in a filling position, simultaneously. However, most preferably,preferably the input aperture 16 of the front blocking element 14 is ofa dimension such that the connecting element 18 can travel through theinput aperture 16, to a side of an output aperture 39 of the container38, when the container is in a filling position. (An example of this isbest shown/alluded to in FIG. 6 , where it is clear that the exampleconnecting element is travelling through a different portion of theinput aperture of the front blocking element to the portion of the inputaperture that the example outputting portion (and thus the exampleoutput aperture) of the example container is, (or at least will be, withreference to FIG. 6 ), received into). (Note: The input aperture 16 ofthe front blocking element 14 being of a dimension such that theconnecting element 18 can travel through the input aperture 16, to aside of an output aperture 39 of the container 38, when the container isin a filling position includes within its scope, for example, whereinthe output aperture of the container is ‘flush’ to the input aperture ofthe front blocking element, (in the filling position), (but not receivedinto the input aperture). However, most preferably, the input apertureof the front blocking element is dimensioned such that the wall repairkit is operable with an outputting portion of the container, comprisingthe output aperture of the container, received into the input apertureof the front blocking element, and the connecting element travellingthrough the input aperture, to a side of the outputting portion of thecontainer. (An example(s) of this is best shown/depicted in FIG. 6 ,where it is clear the connecting element is travelling through the inputaperture of the front blocking element, and that the outputting portionof the container, (and thus the output aperture of the container, in theexample), can be received into the input aperture of the front blockingelement. The connecting element will thus be travelling through theinput aperture of the front blocking element, to a side of theoutputting portion of the container. (The output aperture of the examplecontainer is then shown being received into the input aperture of thefront blocking element in FIGS. 7 to 9 )). (Note: As stated, it isfeasible embodiments may be provided wherein, in the filling position,the output aperture of the container is ‘flush’ to the input aperture ofthe front blocking element, (but not received into the input aperture).Thus what is shown in FIG. 6 (in combination with FIGS. 7 to 9 ), is anexample, broadly speaking, of wherein the input aperture of the frontblocking element is of a dimension such that the connecting element cantravel through the input aperture, to a side of the output aperture ofthe container, when the container is in a filling position. In theexample embodiment, (provided by way of example only), the outputtingportion of the container is received into the input aperture of thefront blocking element, in the filling position. However, looking at theexample embodiment of FIG. 6 , for example, if, (in a slightly differingembodiment, for example), the output aperture of the container was notreceived into the input aperture of the front blocking element in thefilling position, and was instead ‘flush’ to the input aperture, such anembodiment would nevertheless be an example embodiment of wherein theinput aperture of the front blocking element is of a dimension such thatthe connecting element can travel through the input aperture, to a sideof the output aperture of the container, when the container is in afilling position.

(Note: Whether the output aperture of the container goes part of the waythrough the input aperture of the front blocking element, or goes thewhole way through, (even perhaps going (slightly) ‘past’ the inputaperture), this is considered to be within a scope of the outputaperture of the container being received into the input aperture of thefront blocking element).

(Note, whether the connecting element fully travels through the inputaperture of the front blocking element, (eg with a portion of theconnecting element then protruding out of the input aperture, at a frontof the front blocking element), or whether it does not fully travelthrough the input aperture of the front blocking element, (ie travelsthrough a portion, but not the whole way through, the input aperture ofthe front blocking element), nevertheless, both are considered to bewithin the scope of the connecting element ‘travelling through’ theinput aperture of the front blocking element. (So the same is the casefor any disclosure relating to the connecting element ‘travellingthrough an aperture’ of the front blocking element)).

Preferably the connecting element is breakable. (In the example, theexample connecting element, (preferably once the filler agent hasdried), can be broken, simply by pulling on it strongly. (Thus, in theexample, (preferably once the filler agent has dried), the user could,for example, release the connecting element from the holdingarrangement, and then, (either before, or after removing the frontblocking element from the front of the wall), break the connectingelement. In the example embodiment, this can be done, simply frompulling on the connecting element, (strongly)). In the example, theexample connecting element is made out of a type of plastic. In otherembodiments, it may be made out of other material(s), (not limited toplastic)). (In the example, (provided by way of example only), theexample connecting element is non-rigid. The example, however, isprovided by way of example only, and it will be apparent that a vastarray of different options and/or embodiments are possible for the (orany) connecting element(s), not limited to the example(s) provided).(Thus rigid embodiments may feasibly be possible).

(In the example, (provided by way of example only), the connectingelement 18 is non-rigid, and the front blocking element comprises aholding arrangement, to hold the non-rigid connecting element, (in a(desired) position). However, as stated, it will be apparent that a vastarray of different options and/or embodiments are possible for the (orany) connecting element(s), (and for the (or any) holdingarrangement(s)), not limited to the example embodiment(s) shown).

The back blocking element may be partially or wholly collapsible, tofacilitate fitting the back blocking element through the hole in thewall.

Referring to the back blocking element, the back blocking elementcomprises a blocking body. (This is simply a broad term given to thebody of the back blocking element that blocks the hole in the wall. Inthe example of FIG. 2 , for example, the whole back blocking element isthe blocking body, (ie all that is seen in FIG. 2 is a blocking body).(Similarly, referring to the front blocking element, the front blockingelement comprises a blocking body. (This is simply a broad term given tothe body of the front blocking element that blocks the hole in thewall). Thus the back blocking element comprises a blocking body, toblock the hole in the wall, (behind the hole in the wall). Thus thefront blocking element comprises a blocking body, to block the hole inthe wall, (in front of the hole in the wall).

Preferably the back blocking element comprises a separation 69 thattravels from a perimeter of the blocking body, inwards. (An example ofthis is shown clearly, (shown most clearly in FIG. 2 ), where an exampleseparation 69 that travels from a perimeter of the blocking body,inwards, is shown. (In the example embodiment, the separation is (andtherefore comprises) a slit(s) 24. An example is shown most clearly inFIG. 2 , where the example back blocking element is shown comprising anexample slit 24 that extends from a perimeter of the blocking body,inwards. (As will be explained, this may be useful and/or important, tofacilitate feeding the back blocking arrangement through the hole in thewall). (Whilst the example back blocking element comprises just one slit24, it is feasible embodiments may be provided where there may be morethan one slit. (Thus there may feasibly be more than one separation thattravels from the perimeter of the blocking body, inwards)). The slit(s)can be useful, in helping get the back blocking element through the holein the wall. For example, the slit 24 can be useful, in helping rotatethe back blocking element through the hole in the wall. For example, theslit can be helpful by allowing the user to separate the back blockingelement at the slit, and push (ie in any way position) a portion of theback blocking element, (where the back blocking element is separated atthe slit), through the hole in the wall. The example back blockingelement can then be rotated, with the result of ever more of the backblocking element going through the hole, until it finally has fully gonethrough. (Note: A slit is an example of a ‘separation’ in the backblocking element. Thus the example shown, (best shown in FIG. 2 ), is anexample of where there is a separation in the back blocking element.(And example feature 24 is an example of a separation in the backblocking element). As has been described, this can be extremely useful,for getting the back blocking element through the hole in the wall). Inthe example, the example slit, (which is an example of a separation),goes all the way to the centre of the blocking body of the back blockingelement, (which can clearly be seen in the example of FIG. 2 ). (Thecentre of the example blocking body is denoted with a cross-hair, inFIG. 2 , which is clearly visible). However, in other embodiments, the(or any) separation(s) may, or may not, travel this far inwards, (or mayfeasibly travel further). Preferably the separation travels at leasthalf of the distance towards the centre of the blocking body of the backblocking element. (ie Looking at dashed circle C1, denoted in theexample of FIG. 2 , for example, which denotes halfway between theperimeter of the blocking body and the centre of the blocking body,(which, as stated, is denoted with a cross-hair), preferably theseparation travels at least this far, inwards. (Dashed line C1 shown inFIG. 2 is always half the distance between the centre of the blockingbody and the perimeter of the blocking body. Thus any separation thattravels inwards from the perimeter, up to (or beyond) this dashed circleC1, would be an example of a separation that travels ‘at least half’ ofthe distance towards the centre of the blocking body of the backblocking element. (As shown, though, preferably it travels inwardsfurther than this, with the example separation of FIG. 2 travelling allthe way to the centre of the example blocking body). In the example, theback blocking element is flexible, such that the back blocking elementcan be separated at the separation, but the back blocking element canthen return to its original shape, (ie the shape as shown in FIG. 2 ).In the example, the back blocking element is resiliently flexible, suchthat the back blocking element can be separated at the separation, butthe back blocking element then resiliently, (ie naturally, of its ownaccord, (at least to some extent, and preferably wholly)), returns toits original shape, (ie the shape as shown in FIG. 2 ). It will beapparent that, despite the separation, the back blocking element is ableto be effective in blocking the hole in the wall.

Thus, preferably the back blocking element comprises a separation thattravels from a perimeter of the back blocking element, inwards. It may,or may not, travel straight. (In the example, it travels straight, (iein a straight line). It may, or may not, travel exactly towards a centreof the blocking body of the back blocking element. (In the exampleembodiment, the example separation travels exactly towards the centre ofthe blocking body, (very clearly shown in FIG. 2 , for example). But inother embodiments, it may not. For example, looking at the example ofFIG. 2 , the example slit travels exactly towards the centre. But if anembodiment of a slit was provided that is similar, but travels slightlyoff-centre, (eg towards around 1 cm off centre, for example, (or more,for example, (or less)), it could nevertheless perform much the samefunction, (and would nevertheless be usable, to facilitate rotating theback blocking element through a hole in the wall). (Thus various optionsand/or embodiments are possible)).

Preferably, length of the separation 69 is at least a quarter a distanceof a shortest point between the perimeter of the blocking body, and thecentre of the blocking body. More preferably, preferably length of theseparation is at least a third a distance of a shortest point betweenthe perimeter of the blocking body, and the centre of the blocking body.Still more preferably, preferably length of the separation is at leasthalf a distance of a shortest point between the perimeter of theblocking body, and the centre of the blocking body. (In the example,because the example blocking body is exactly circular, the distance fromthe perimeter of the blocking body to the centre of the blocking body isthe same, the whole way around the perimeter. But in other embodiments,this may, feasibly, not be the case. For example, in an embodiment wherethe blocking body is squarer, for example, it will be apparent that thedistance from the perimeter of the blocking body to the centre of theblocking body is different, at different points around the perimeter).Thus it is stated that preferably length of the separation is at leasthalf a distance of a shortest point between the perimeter of theblocking body, and the centre of the blocking body, (ie is preferably atleast half this distance). Even in such an example, preferably length ofthe separation is at least half the distance of a longest point betweenthe perimeter and the centre of the blocking body. (As stated, theseparation may, or may not, travel exactly towards the centre of theblocking body).

In the example embodiment, (provided by way of example only), theseparation is (and thus comprises) a slit. (A slit is particularlyuseful, in allowing the back blocking element to (easily) reform to itsoriginal shape, (as seen in the example of FIG. 2 , for example), tothus effectively block the hole in the wall, behind the hole in thewall). However, it should be stated, the example of a separation, (eg asshown in FIG. 2 ), is shown by way of example only, and the separationmay, in other embodiments, for example, be different in shape, forexample, (eg curved and/or zig-zagged, etc). (A slit(s) is not limitedto being straight, (the example(s) in the Figures being provided by wayof example only), and any shape and/or design of slit(s) may beprovided). Unusual embodiments of a separation are feasibly possible.For example, (rather than what is shown in the example of FIG. 2 , forexample), there could be an overlap at the separation, where one of thesides, at one side of the separation, (or just a portion(s) of it),overlaps the other side, at the other side of the separation, (and/orvice versa). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible.(Note: The example slit, (in the Figures), is simply an example of aseparation in the back blocking element that runs from the perimeter ofthe back blocking element, (inwards). Any feature(s)/disclosure affordedto the (or any) slit(s), in the present application, may be broadlyafforded to any separation that runs from the perimeter of the backblocking element. The example is provided by way of example only).

Referring to FIG. 12 , an example back blocking element is shown. On oneside of the example separation, (which, in the example, is (and thuscomprises) a slit 24), a portion 201 of the back blocking element is ata front side of the wall, (generally pointed to, in FIG. 12 , with alarge dashed arrow). On the other side of the example separation, aportion 202 of the back blocking element is going through the hole inthe wall, (generally pointed to, in FIG. 12 , with a large dashedarrow). The example back blocking element can now be rotated, (arrowA101 denotes how it can be rotated), which, in the example embodiment,leads to the back blocking element travelling through the hole in thewall. It can then assume its position, blocking the hole in the wall,behind the hole in the wall. (An example connecting element 18 is alsoshown in FIG. 12 . (Note: The connecting element is shown as if pulledaside by a user's hand, as the user, whilst carrying out what is shownin FIG. 12 , may pull aside the connecting element. It is shown as it issimply by way of example only)). (Note: Looking at the example of FIG.12 , for example, it is possible (without the specific aperture 21),that the connecting element could go through the back blocking element,simply via use of the example separation, (ie the example slit, in theexample). (ie The connecting element could simply go through the slit,without need for example aperture 21. However, this may lead to theconnecting element not staying in position, which could be cumbersome,(and even problematic). Therefore what is shown in FIG. 12 , forexample, is preferred, where the connecting element goes throughaperture 21. (It can clearly be seen, in FIG. 12 , that example aperture21 limits movement of the example connecting element). (It should alsobe stated that, whilst in the example of FIG. 12 , the example aperture21 cannot be accessed via the example separation (ie the example slit24), in other examples, it is feasible aperture 21 could be accessiblevia the example separation (ie the example slit 24). Thus, in suchembodiments, it is feasible the connecting element could be threadedthrough the separation, to get it through aperture 21. If the entranceto aperture 21 from the separation is resiliently flexible (such that itthen ‘reforms’ once the connecting element goes through the entrance),movement of the connecting element could still be limited by theaperture 21, in such an embodiment)).

Preferably one or more portions 26 of the back blocking element areremovable from the back blocking arrangement. (This is the case in theexample embodiment(s), where one or more portions 26 of the backblocking element are removable). (In the example, this is achieved via abreaking arrangement(s) 31, (which allow portion(s) of the back blockingelement to be broken off). Thus, preferably the back blocking elementcomprises: a blocking body, (for blocking the hole in the wall), whereinthe blocking body comprises a break arrangement 31, configured forbreaking, to facilitate breaking off a portion 26 of the blocking body,the portion being of a pre-determined shape, determined by shape andposition of the break arrangement. (An example of this is shown in allthe drawings that show a back blocking element, and this is best shownin FIG. 2 , (and FIGS. 13 and 14 )).

(All the example break arrangements, in the example of FIG. 2 , aregiven the number ‘31’. Each of the break arrangements is also given asuffix, (which is here a letter—eg ‘a’ or ‘b’), relating to theshape/type of portion of the blocking body that is removable, viabreaking of the break arrangement. This will be explained and becomeapparent. If there are two of the same type of break arrangement, (egtwo break arrangements given the suffix ‘a’, for example, then a furthernumber is added, (eg ‘a1’ and ‘a2’, etc). This will be explained andbecome apparent. (Similar numbering, (ie adding of a letter suffix, (andadding of a further number, after the suffix, if there are two suchportions)), is provided for any portion(s) 26 that are removable, viabreaking of a break arrangement)).

The removable portion 26, (removable via breaking of the breakarrangement), may comprise a whole of a perimeter of the blocking body.(For such examples, (where the break arrangement facilitates breakingoff a portion that comprises a whole perimeter of the blocking body, thebreak arrangement 31 is given the suffix ‘a’—for example, see examplebreak arrangements 31 a 1 and 31 a 2 in FIG. 2 ), (and the removableportion 26 is given the suffix ‘a’—for example, see example portions 26a 1 and 26 a 2 in FIG. 2 , (and which together form example portion 26a, which, it will be clear, comprises the whole perimeter of theblocking body)). (For example, example portion 26 a 1 outside of examplebreak arrangement 31 a 1 comprises a whole perimeter of the blockingbody. Thus, if break arrangement 31 a 1 is used, (ie broken), theexample portion 26 a 1 outside of the break arrangement that is removedcomprises the whole perimeter of the blocking body. (Note: Whilstexample portion 26 a 2, (looking at FIG. 2 as shown in FIG. 2 ), doesnot comprise a whole of a perimeter of the blocking body, because, inthe example of FIG. 2 , it comprises a whole perimeter of ‘that whichremains’ of the blocking body when example portion 26 a 1 is removed,(see option/mode ‘B’ in FIG. 13 , where example portion 26 a 1 has beenremoved), it is afforded the suffix ‘a’). Removing of such a portion,(ie a portion that comprises a whole of a perimeter of the blockingbody, (or a whole perimeter of ‘that which remains’ of the blockingbody—eg example portion 26 a 2 if example portion 26 a 1 has alreadybeen removed, in the example of FIG. 2 )), can be useful/important, tochange size of the back blocking element, for repairing different sizedholes in the wall. For example, for a relatively large hole, (egslightly smaller than the size of the back blocking element as it isshown in FIG. 2 ), the back blocking element as it is shown in FIG. 2may be used. However, if the hole is smaller, such that the size of theback blocking element as it is shown in FIG. 2 is problematic, (eg interms of actually getting the back blocking element through the hole inthe wall, to behind the hole in the wall), example portion 26 a 1, forexample, may be removed, (via use of example break arrangement 31 a 1,(ie by breaking example break arrangement 31 a 1). The exampleembodiment can otherwise function similarly. (Use of example breakarrangement 31 a 1 is clearly shown/denoted in FIG. 13 , showing thechange between option/mode ‘A’ in FIG. 13 , and option/mode ‘B’, wherethe change in size, (with example portion 26 a 1, (which comprises awhole perimeter of the blocking body)), removed, is apparent). Nowlooking at example break arrangement 31 a 2, (with reference to FIG. 2), it will be apparent, (looking at FIG. 2 as FIG. 2 is shown), that ifbreak arrangement 31 a 2 is used, (ie broken), example portion 26 a willbe broken off, (and is thus removable, via breaking example breakarrangement 31 a 2). Thus, again, example break arrangement 31 a 2 is anexample of a break arrangement that facilitates removing a portion thatcomprises a whole of a perimeter of the blocking body. Again, it will beapparent that this can be useful/important, in terms of changing size ofthe back blocking element. (And, of course, in the example if examplebreak arrangement 31 a 1 has already been used, (ie broken), (and if thehole in the wall is even smaller), example portion 26 a 2 can beremoved, (via use of example break arrangement 31 a 2), thus making theback blocking element even smaller. (Again, the example embodiment canotherwise function similarly). Thus both break arrangements 31 a (iebreak arrangement 31 a 1 and break arrangement 31 a 2), are examples ofwherein the removable portion, (removable via breaking of the breakarrangement), comprises a whole of a perimeter of the blocking body,(and it should be said, if example break arrangement 31 a 1 has alreadybeen used, (ie broken), and portion 26 a 1 removed, when example breakarrangement 31 a 2 is used, (ie broken), portion 26 a 2 that is removedcomprises a whole of a perimeter of ‘that which remains’ of the blockingbody. (This is clearly shown/denoted in the change from option/mode ‘B’to option/mode ‘C’ in FIG. 13 ). However, since example breakarrangement 31 a 2, (as shown in FIG. 2 , how FIG. 2 is shown), isusable to remove a portion, (example portion 26 a), that comprises awhole perimeter of the blocking body, it is considered to be an exampleof a break arrangement that facilitates breaking off a portion thatcomprises a whole perimeter of the blocking body. (Example portion 26 a,in FIG. 2 , includes both example portions 26 a 1 and 26 a 2, (whichcould be considered to be ‘sub-portions’ of portion 26 a)). As theexample embodiment of FIG. 2 clearly shows, preferably there is provideda first break arrangement, (eg example break arrangement 31 a 1, in FIG.2 ), configured for breaking, to facilitate breaking off a first portionof the blocking body, (eg example portion 26 a 1, in FIG. 2 ), the firstportion being of a pre-determined shape, determined by shape andposition of the first break arrangement, wherein the first portioncomprises a whole of a perimeter of the blocking body; and a secondbreak arrangement, (eg example break arrangement 31 a 2, in FIG. 2 ),configured for breaking, to facilitate breaking off a second portion ofthe blocking body, (eg example portion 26 a, in FIG. 2 ), the secondportion being of a pre-determined shape, determined by shape andposition of the second break arrangement, wherein the second portioncomprises the first portion, and, with the first portion having beenremoved, what remains of the second portion comprises a whole perimeterof that which remains of the blocking body. (Therefore, irrespective ofany other definition, the example back blocking element is an example ofwherein there is a second break arrangement, (eg example breakarrangement 31 a 2 in FIG. 2 ), configured for breaking, to facilitatebreaking off a second portion of the blocking body, (eg example portion26 a in FIG. 2 ), wherein the second portion comprises the firstportion, (eg example portion 26 a 1 in FIG. 2 ). (It is clear thatexample portion 26 a 1, in the example of FIG. 2 , is removable viabreaking example break arrangement 31 a 1). (It can be clearly seen, inFIG. 2 , that the example second portion, (eg example portion 26 a inFIG. 2 ), is larger than the example first portion (eg example portion26 a 1 in FIG. 2 ), and comprises the example first portion). (In theexample embodiment, when the first portion is removed, the secondportion comprises a whole perimeter of that which remains of theblocking body. However, it will be apparent that various options and/orembodiments are possible. For example, looking at FIG. 2 , and lookingat example portion 26 a 2, example portion 26 a 2, if example portion 26a 1 is removed, (eg, looking at FIG. 2 , if example portion 26 a 1 isremoved via breaking example break arrangement 31 a 1), comprises awhole of a perimeter of that which remains of the blocking body. Forexample, looking at FIG. 2 , and looking at example portion 26 a 2,example portion 26 a 2, if example portion 26 a 1 is removed, comprisesa whole of a perimeter of that which remains of the blocking body.However, rather than this being the case, an embodiment could beprovided wherein, if example portion 26 a 1 is removed, that whichremains of the blocking body comprises a break arrangement thatfacilitates breaking off a portion of the blocking body, wherein theportion comprises a portion, rather than a whole, of the perimeter ofthat which remains of the blocking body. (For example, such a portioncould comprise ‘most’ (but not all) of the perimeter of that whichremains of the blocking body, for example). Thus, broadly speaking, whatis shown is an example of wherein the blocking body comprises a breakarrangement (eg example break arrangement 31 a 1) that facilitatesbreaking off a portion of the blocking body that comprises a wholeperimeter of the blocking body, and wherein, with the portion thatcomprises a whole perimeter of the blocking body removed, that whichremains of the blocking body comprises a break arrangement, (eg examplebreak arrangement 31 a 2), to facilitate breaking off a portion of thatwhich remains. The portion of that which remains may comprise a wholeperimeter of that which remains. (FIG. 2 is an example of this, (exampleportion 26 a 2, (with example portion 26 a 1 having been removed), beingan example of a portion that comprises a whole perimeter of that whichremains of the blocking body). However, in other embodiments, theportion may comprise a portion, (but not a whole), of the perimeter ofthat which remains. (For example, it may comprise most, (ie more thanhalf), of the perimeter, (but not a whole of the perimeter), forexample). (The example shown shows an example of wherein there is afirst break arrangement (eg example break arrangement 31 a 1),configured for breaking, to facilitate breaking off a first portion ofthe blocking body, wherein the first portion comprises a whole of aperimeter of the blocking body, (eg example portion 26 a 1), (theportion being of a pre-determined shape, determined by shape andposition of the first break arrangement), and the blocking body comprisea second break arrangement (eg example break arrangement 31 a 2, forexample), configured for breaking, to facilitate breaking off a secondportion of the blocking body, (eg example portion 26 a), the secondportion being of a pre-determined shape, determined by shape andposition of the second break arrangement, wherein the second portion islarger than the first portion, and comprises the first portion._(Such anembodiment may, for example, otherwise comprise any or all feature(s)shown and/or disclosed in the present application)). Thus, looking atthe example of FIG. 2 , if example break arrangement 31 a 1 has not beused, example break arrangement 31 a 2 is usable, to remove portion 26a, (including portions 26 a 1 and 26 a 2). If example break arrangement31 a 1 has already been used, (example portion 26 a 1 having alreadybeen removed), example break arrangement 31 a 2 is usable to removeexample portion 26 a 2, (either option leading to what is shown asoption/mode ‘C’ in FIG. 13 ). (Note: In the example embodiments, examplebreak arrangements 31 a 1 and 31 a 2 are circular. However, theembodiment is provided by way of example only. In other embodiments,example break arrangement 31 a 1 may, or may not, be circular. In otherembodiments, example break arrangement 31 a 2 may, or may not, becircular. (Similarly, in the example embodiment, the blocking body iscircular. However, the embodiment is provided by way of example only. Inother embodiments, the blocking body may, or may not, be circular).(Preferably the back blocking element comprises a break arrangement(s)that substantially matches shape of the blocking body. (An example ofthis is clearly shown in the example embodiment of FIG. 2 , where thereis a break arrangement that substantially matches shape of the blockingbody, (and, in fact, there is more than one break arrangement (breakarrangements 31 a 1 and 31 a 2) that substantially match shape of theblocking body). (In the example, the blocking body is circular, andexample break arrangements 31 a 1 and 31 a 2 are clearly circular,substantially matching shape of the blocking body). The (or any) breakarrangement(s) substantially matching the blocking body in shape meansthat, if the break arrangement is used, the blocking body staysnoticeably the same shape, but just becomes smaller. (Please see FIG. 13for a good and clear example of this). Thus, FIG. 2 is an example ofthis, since, if break arrangement 31 a 1 and/or break arrangement 31 a 2is used, the blocking body remains noticeably the same shape, (ieround/circular), but just becomes smaller. (Even in embodiments wherethe blocking body is a shape other than circular, it is feasible theremay be a break arrangement(s) that substantially matches shape of theblocking body—eg if the blocking body is generally square, and if therewas a break arrangement 31 a that was also similarly generally square inshape, that would also be an example of where the/a break arrangement(s)31 a substantially match shape of the blocking body). (It should also bestated that a break arrangement(s) that facilitate breaking off aportion of the blocking body that comprises a whole of a perimeter ofthe blocking body may, or may not, substantially match shape of theblocking body)))).

(An example portion 501 can be seen in FIG. 2 . (Example portion 501, inFIG. 2 , is that which remains of the blocking body, if example breakarrangement 31 a 2 is used)).

To again explain the example break arrangements 31 a clearly, (and inparticular, example break arrangement 31 a 2), (in the example of FIG. 2, which shows this most clearly), either example break arrangement 31 a2 can be used to remove example portion 26 a, (including both exampleportion 26 a 1 and example portion 26 a 2, in the example,(‘together’)), or, if example removable portion 26 a 1 that comprisesthe whole perimeter of the blocking body is removed, (via use of examplebreak arrangement 31 a 1), example break arrangement 31 a 2 can be used,(ie broken), in FIG. 2 ), to remove example portion 26 a 2, thatcomprises a whole perimeter of that which remains of the blocking body.(As stated, example break arrangement 31 a 2 could be used (ie broken),without example break arrangement 31 a 1 being used (ie broken), (thusresulting in the same result as if example break arrangement 31 a 1 wasused (ie broken) first, and then example break arrangement 31 a 2 wasused (ie broken) afterward)). (It should also be stated that, whilst theexample embodiment shows two example break arrangements 31 a, therecould be more than two such break arrangements 31 a, (ie that facilitatebreaking off a portion that comprises a whole perimeter of the blockingbody of the back blocking element. (It is feasible, for example,(mentioned simply by way of example only), that there could, forexample, be a third such break arrangement 31 a, for example, allowingfor four (or more) different size ‘modes’, (rather than just the threedifferent size modes shown in FIG. 13 , for example. (This example isprovided simply by way of example only)))))).

Preferably, (rather than simply being defined as comprising ‘a’, (ie atleast one) break arrangement), the blocking body preferably comprises asecond break arrangement, configured for breaking, to facilitatebreaking off a second portion of the blocking body, the second portionbeing of a predetermined shape, determined by shape and position of thesecond break arrangement. (ie Preferably the blocking body comprisesmore than one break arrangement). The example embodiment(s) in theFigures are examples of this, and FIG. 2 is clearly an example ofwherein there is not simply only one break arrangement, (to facilitatebreaking off a portion of the blocking body, the portion being of apre-determined shape, determined by shape and position of the breakarrangement), but there is more than one break arrangement, tofacilitate breaking off different portions of the blocking body of apredetermined shape, determined by shape and position of the breakarrangements. (Thus it can be stated that the example of FIG. 2 is anexample of a back blocking element that comprises a first breakarrangement, (configured for breaking, to facilitate breaking off afirst portion of the blocking body the first portion being of apre-determined shape, determined by shape and position of the firstbreak arrangement); and a second break arrangement, (configured forbreaking, to facilitate breaking off a second portion of the blockingbody, the second portion being of a pre-determined shape, determined byshape and position of the second break arrangement). (Note: Use of theterms ‘first’ and ‘second’, (here used with reference to breakarrangements), in no way means there cannot be a ‘third’ (or more).Therefore, stating that there is a ‘first’ break arrangement, and a‘second’ break arrangement in no way limits that there can be only twobreak arrangements, and thus in no way means there cannot be three breakarrangements, or four break arrangements, (or more)).

(Note: It should be stated, the terms ‘first’ (eg first breakarrangement, for example) and ‘second’ (eg second break arrangement, forexample) are used broadly, and are tantamount to saying ‘one’ (eg onebreak arrangement) and ‘another/the other’ (eg another breakarrangement). Thus if the apparatus comprises more than one breakarrangement, any of the break arrangements may be considered to be the/a‘first’ (break arrangement) and any other of the break arrangements maybe considered to be the/a ‘second’ (break arrangement). Therefore theterms ‘first’ and ‘second’ are used broadly, and no undue limitationshould be read on such terms, (especially when used in a claim(s)). (Sothe same is the case for the term ‘third’, etc). (Note: This is the casewhen such terms are used to describe any feature, (eg portions 26, forexample, (eg ‘first’ portion, ‘second’ portion, etc)), not limited to‘break arrangements’, (which is used here simply by way of example))).

(It should also be stated, of course, (as has been stated), that examplebreaking arrangement 31 a 2 could be used (ie broken), thus removingboth portions 26 a 1 and 26 a 2, in just one go).

Preferably, the blocking body comprises a third break arrangement,configured for breaking, to facilitate breaking off a third portion ofthe blocking body, the third portion being of a predetermined shape,determined by shape and position of the third break arrangement. (iePreferably the blocking body comprises three (ie at least three) breakarrangements). The example embodiment(s) in the Figures are examples ofthis, and FIG. 2 is clearly an example of wherein there are not justone, or two, break arrangements, but there is a third break arrangement,to facilitate breaking off a further (another) different portion, (a‘third’ portion), of the blocking body of a predetermined shape,determined by shape and position of the third break arrangement. (In theexample embodiment of FIG. 2 , the example blocking body comprises;break arrangement 31 a 1; break arrangement 31 a 2; and breakarrangement 31 b. (In the example of FIG. 2 , (as shown), breaking ofexample break arrangement 31 a 1 facilitates breaking off of exampleportion 26 a 1. In the example of FIG. 2 , (as shown), breaking ofexample break arrangement 31 a 2 facilitates breaking off of exampleportion 26 a. (If, (looking at FIG. 2 as shown in FIG. 2 ), exampleportion 26 a 1 has already been removed, (via breaking of example breakarrangement 31 a 1), breaking of example break arrangement 31 a 2 wouldonly break off example portion 26 a 2). In the example of FIG. 2 , (asshown), breaking of example break arrangement 31 b facilitates breakingoff of example portion 26 b. (All the example break arrangements arenumbered ‘31’, and all the example removable portions are numbered ‘26’.(Therefore, there are shown break arrangements 31, and removableportions 26). (As has been stated, if example portion 26 a 1 has alreadybeen removed, (via breaking of example breaking arrangement 31 a 1),breaking of example break arrangement 31 a 2, (with all else the same asshown in FIG. 2 ), results only in removing of example portion 26 a 2.Similarly, it should be said that, if break arrangement 31 a 1 hasalready been used, (to remove portion 26 a 1), then if example breakarrangement 31 b is used, then rather than it resulting in removing ofthe whole of example portion 26 b, it will result only, in the example,in removing pf example portion 26 bx, (because the rest of exampleportion 26 b will have been removed, by virtue of example portion 26 a 1having been removed. (Similarly, if example break arrangement 31 b isused initially, (to remove example portion 26 b), then some of exampleportion 26 a 1, (and some of example portion 26 a 2), will already havebeen removed, thus affecting how much of example portion 26 a 1 (andexample portion 26 a 2) will be removed, by actual use of breakarrangement 31 a 1 and break arrangement 31 a 2. Therefore various‘overlapping’ (of removable portions) may occur))).

(It should be stated, (in no way limited to the example provided), thatvarious break arrangements, (and thus various portions that can beremoved) may, or may not, overlap). (For example, it is clear, (lookingat FIG. 2 ), that example break arrangement 31 a 1 and example breakarrangement 31 b overlap). (It can be seen, however, in the example,that example break arrangements 31 a 1 and 31 a 2 do not overlap)).(Note: With reference to portions 26, use of terms such as ‘first’portion, and ‘second’ portion, and ‘third’ portion, (etc), or terms suchas ‘different portion’, does not, (in and of itself), preclude theportions from overlapping. For example, looking at FIG. 2 , for example,it will be apparent that example portion 26 a 1, for example, andexample portion 26 b, for example, overlap. Nevertheless, for the sakeof the present application, they are considered ‘different portions’,(and, in a claim, for example, one of the portions could be referredto/defined as a ‘first’ portion, and the other as a ‘second’ portion,(even though they overlap). That said, in other cases, portions may notoverlap. (For example, (taken by way of example only), example portion26 a 1 and example portion 26 a 2 do not overlap each other. They, too,are considered to be ‘different portions’, (and, in a claim, forexample, could be referred to/defined as a ‘first’ portion, and a‘second’ portion, for example). (Note, also, that in the example of FIG.2 , example portion 26 a ‘includes’ example portion 26 a 1, (andtherefore could be said to ‘comprise’ example portion 26 a 1). (Exampleportion 26 a also ‘includes’ example portion 26 a 2), Even thoughexample break arrangements 31 a 1 and 31 a 2 do not overlap, it couldthus be considered that example portion 26 a 1 ‘overlaps’ exampleportion 26 a, (since example portion 26 a includes within it the wholeof example portion 26 a 1). Nevertheless, (and as stated), exampleportion 26 a and example portion 26 a 1, for the sake of the presentapplication, are considered ‘different portions’, (and, in a claim, forexample, one of the portions could be referred to/defined as a ‘first’portion, and the other as a ‘second’ portion))).

The/a removable portion 26 may be a portion of the blocking body thatcomprises a portion, (but not a whole), of a perimeter of the blockingbody. (An example of this is shown most clearly in FIG. 2 , exampleremovable portion 26 b being an example of a portion of the blockingbody that comprises a portion, (but not a whole), of a perimeter of theblocking body. (Note: A portion of the blocking body that comprises aportion, (but not a whole), of a perimeter of the blocking body is notlimited to the shape (or size) of the example shown. It will be apparentthat a portion of the blocking body that comprises a portion, (but not awhole), of a perimeter of the blocking body may be of a significantlydifferent shape and/or size to that of the example shown). This portion,(ie example portion 26 b), in the example, can be removed via use of (iebreaking of) example break arrangement 31 b. (Thus break arrangement 31b is an example, (provided by way of example only), of a breakarrangement, configured for breaking, to facilitate breaking off aportion of the blocking body, wherein the portion, (ie example portion26 b, in the example), comprises a portion but not a whole of aperimeter of the blocking body). This removable portion comprises aportion of the perimeter of the blocking body, (as shown), but not thewhole of the perimeter of the blocking body. (Removal of the (or any)portion(s) 26 b can be useful for when the hole in the wall is incertain problematic positions, (eg when a wall stud would otherwise getin the way of the back blocking element being able to be positionedappropriately/successfully, to block the hole in the wall, behind thehole in the wall. (This situation could occur if the hole in the wall isvery near to the side of the wall, or any place/position on the wallclose to a wall stud). Removable portion(s) 26 b can be removed, in suchsituations, to facilitate better positioning of the back blockingelement, (to block the hole in the wall). This may be incrediblyimportant, because, otherwise, in such situations, it may not bepossible for the back blocking element to get into a position toappropriately/successfully block the hole, (and thus to stop filleragent being lost out of the back of the hole). (In the example, examplebreak arrangement 31 b is linear in shape, (ie a straight line).However, it is feasible, in other embodiments, the (or any such) breakarrangement(s) may not be straight in shape). (Example portion 26 b isan example of a side portion. Any removable portion 26 that comprises aportion, (but not a whole) of a perimeter may be referred to as a ‘sideportion’, (even if it comprises (significantly) more of the perimeter ofthe blocking body, or comprises less of the perimeter of the blockingbody, than in the example shown)).

(It has been stated that a portion of the blocking body that comprises aportion but not a whole of a perimeter of the blocking body is notlimited to the shape (nor to the size) of the example shown, and it isalso stated, in the present application, that the back blocking elementis not limited to the shape (nor to the size) of the example shown.Thus, to make clear, (simply taking an example by way of example only),if a back blocking element were provided that was cubic in shape, (egsquare, for example), and if there was a break arrangement provided, tofacilitate breaking off just a corner of the blocking body, for example,this would also be an example of (and thus within a scope of) whereinthe portion that the break arrangement facilitates breaking offcomprises a portion but not a whole of a perimeter of the blockingbody).

(Note: it is feasible the back blocking element comprises more than onebreak arrangement 31 b, (ie that, via use of the break arrangement,facilitates removing a portion of the blocking body that comprises aportion (but not a whole) of the perimeter of the blocking body. Thusthere may be more than one such portion 26 b).

Preferably the blocking body comprises a first break arrangement,configured for breaking, to facilitate breaking off a first portion ofthe blocking body, wherein the first portion comprises a whole of aperimeter of the blocking body, and also comprises a second breakarrangement, configured for breaking, to facilitate breaking off asecond portion of the blocking body, wherein the second portioncomprises a portion but not a whole of the perimeter of the blockingbody. (All of the Figures that show the example back blocking elementshow this, and an example of this is most clearly shown in FIG. 2 , (andFIGS. 13 and 14 ), (by virtue of example break arrangement 31 a 1 (or 31a 2), and example break arrangement 31 b). Most preferably, preferablythe blocking body comprises: a first break arrangement, (eg examplebreak arrangement 31 a 1, in FIG. 2 ), configured for breaking, tofacilitate breaking off a first portion of the blocking body the firstportion being of a pre-determined shape, determined by shape andposition of the first break arrangement, wherein the first portioncomprises a whole of a perimeter of the blocking body, (eg exampleportion 26 a 1, in FIG. 2 ); a second break arrangement, (eg examplebreak arrangement 31 a 2, in FIG. 2 ), configured for breaking, tofacilitate breaking off a second portion of the blocking body, (egexample portion 26 a, in FIG. 2 ), the second portion being of apre-determined shape, determined by shape and position of the secondbreak arrangement, wherein the second portion comprises the firstportion, and, with the first portion having been removed, (eg, lookingat FIG. 2 , with example portion 26 a 1 having been removed via breakingexample break arrangement 31 a 1), what remains of the second portioncomprises a whole perimeter of that which remains of the blocking body;and a third break arrangement, (eg example break arrangement 31 b, inFIG. 2 ), configured for breaking, to facilitate breaking off a thirdportion of the blocking body, the third portion being of apre-determined shape, determined by shape and position of the thirdbreak arrangement, wherein the third portion comprises a portion but nota whole of the perimeter of the blocking body, (eg example portion 26 b,in FIG. 2 ). (An example of this is most clearly shown in FIG. 2 ).

Preferably the back blocking element is circular. In other embodiments,of course, the back blocking element may be a different shape.

(Note: In the example embodiment, (because of the example slit 24, andexample removable side portion 26 b), the example portion 26 a 1 (whichis a portion that comprises a whole of the perimeter of the blockingbody), itself comprises a plurality of ‘sub-portions’. (Three‘sub-portions’, in the example). (Example portion 26 a 2 also comprisessub-portions). However, in other embodiments, this may not be the case.For example, in an embodiment the same as what is shown in FIG. 2 , butwithout break arrangement 31 b, (there being no removable portion 26 bthat comprises a portion, but not a whole, of the perimeter of theblocking body), portion 26 a 1 would not have sub-portions, (although itwould still be a portion that is separated at the example separation69). (And so is the same, in the example, for portion 26 a 2). If a backblocking element were provided, similar or same to the example of FIG. 2, for example, but without a separation (eg without example slit 24 asshown in FIG. 2 ), and without a break arrangement 31 b, (there being noremovable portion that comprises a portion, but not a whole, of theperimeter of the blocking body), then portion 26 a 1 would not, in theexample, have sub-portions, and would not be separated by any separation69 at any point. (And so is the same, in the example, for portion 26 a2). Thus it is shown that removable portion(s) 26 may be provided thatcomprise sub-portions, but that embodiments can be provided where aremovable portion 26 does not have any sub-portions. (Similarly, exampleremovable portion 26 b, in the example of FIG. 2 , comprisessub-portions, (there being two sub-portions, in the example, clearlyshown in FIG. 2 ). However, embodiments may be provided wherein aportion 26 b, (ie that comprises a portion but not a whole of aperimeter of the blocking body), does not have sub-portions. (This maybe the case either due to lack of any break arrangements 31 a, or due topositioning of break arrangement(s) 31 b, (ie if the break arrangement31 b is ‘outside’ of any break arrangement 31 a, with there being no‘overlapping’ with any break arrangement 31 a)). Thus various optionsand/or embodiments are possible).

Preferably the blocking body comprises a break arrangement, configuredfor breaking, to facilitate breaking off a portion of the blocking bodythat comprises a whole of a perimeter of the blocking body, (the numberapportioned to such break arrangement(s), (where the break arrangementfacilitates breaking off a portion that comprises a whole perimeter ofthe blocking body, in FIG. 2 , being ‘31 a’); and a break arrangement,configured for breaking, to facilitate breaking off a portion of theblocking body that comprises a portion, but not a whole, of theperimeter of the blocking body, (the number apportioned to such breakarrangement(s), in FIG. 2 , being ‘31 b’). An example(s) of this is mostclearly shown in FIG. 2 , (and FIGS. 13 and 14 )).

(The example break arrangements, (provided simply by way of exampleonly), can also be seen in FIG. 12 , (and clearly in FIGS. 13 and 14 ).It can be seen, in the example embodiment, that the example breakarrangements are breakable areas. (Thus, in the example embodiment, eachexample break arrangement is a breakable area). The breakable areas canbe seen being of a particular shape and position. The breakarrangements, in the example embodiment, are areas that are weaker (thanother areas of the back blocking element), thus facilitating them beingbroken. It will be apparent that the example break arrangements areprovided simply by way of example only, and various options and/orembodiments are possible. (In the example embodiment, the back blockingelement is made of plastic(s), but in other embodiments, it may be madeout of any relevant/appropriate material(s). Thus the example is anexample wherein the back blocking element is made partially or wholly ofplastic, (the particular example being made wholly of plastic). In otherembodiments, it is feasible the back blocking element may, for example,be made partially or wholly of cardboard, for example, (and/or anyrelevant/appropriate material(s)). Thus, as stated, various optionsand/or embodiments are possible). (Note: For the sake of the presentapplication, if a feature, (eg the back blocking element, here), isdefined, (eg in a claim), as being made of a particular material, (egplastic, for example), that includes within its scope the feature, (egthe back blocking element, here), being made out of multiple differenttypes of the particular material, (eg multiple different types ofplastic). Thus, if the back blocking element is defined, (eg in aclaim), as being made of plastic, that includes within its scope theback blocking element being made out of just one type of plastic, andalso includes within its scope being made out of multiple differenttypes of plastic)).

Looking closer at the example break arrangements, in the example, (as anexample break arrangement is labelled/numbered in FIG. 2 ), there isshown an example breakable area 97. In the example embodiment, there isshown example areas 96, (either side of the example breakable area). (Inthe example, these areas are ‘stronger areas’. (‘Stronger’ here referssimply to them being stronger than the breakable area)). (This exampleis shown simply by way of example only). (More generally put, focus isdrawn to an area at each side of the example breakable area). Thus thisis an example, broadly speaking, of there being a breakable area. In theexample embodiment, the blocking body being stronger on each side of thebreakable area helps make sure the blocking body breaks exactly asexpected/desired, when the break arrangement is used, (ie broken). (Inthe example, the example areas 96 are even stronger than other areas ofthe blocking body (ie areas that are not involved with the (or any)break arrangement(s)). However, this may not be the case in allembodiments, and the example is provided by way of example only. (Forexample, the rest of the blocking body, in other embodiments, may be asstrong as the example stronger area, (or the stronger areas may be ‘nostronger’ than the rest of the blocking body (that is not involved withthe (or any) break arrangement(s))). (Thus, another way of looking atit/stating it is that, (in other embodiments), there may be nodifference in ‘strength’ between the areas either side of the breakablearea, and the rest of the blocking body that is not involved with the(or any) any break arrangement(s). Thus, in various embodiments, therecould be a breakable area 97, without there being areas of particular‘added’ strength each side, (compared to the rest of the blocking bodythat is not involved with the (or any) break arrangement(s), forexample). However, in the example embodiment, the example areas 96 areeven stronger than other areas of the blocking body (ie areas that arenot involved with the (or any) break arrangement(s)), and thus they areof particular ‘added’ strength, (in the example), (compared to the restof the blocking body that is not involved with the (or any) breakarrangement(s)). (In the example embodiment, example areas 96 arestronger than a portion or a whole of the rest of the blocking body(that is not involved with the (or any) break arrangement(s)))). (In theexample embodiment, the example areas 96 are areas of added strength)).(To give another example embodiment, there could be a cardboardembodiment, (ie where the blocking body is made (partially, or wholly)of cardboard), and the break arrangement(s), for example, couldcomprise/be weakened area(s), (eg area(s) where the cardboard has been‘punched’ and/or perforated, for example, to form (and thus provide) abreak arrangement of a particular shape and position), to facilitatebreaking the cardboard, (the area(s) thus being breakable area(s)). Inanother embodiment, (to give another example), the blocking body couldeven be made (partially or wholly) out of metal, (eg sheet metal, forexample). The break arrangement(s) could, for example, be created by wayof (or at least including the method of, for example) the (preferablysheet) metal being ‘pressed’, (eg machine pressed), to thin the metal,to facilitate it being broken. Thus it could feasibly be pressed, toweaken it. (This is just one way a material, (not limited to metal),could be weakened, to facilitate creating a break arrangement). (Thismethod/technique, (ie ‘pressing’, could even be used for othermaterial(s), other than metal, to facilitate creating the (or any) breakarrangement(s)). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible).Within the breakable area, (in the example embodiment), the blockingbody is attached together with example attaching portions 98, (onlyseveral of which are numbered in FIG. 2 ). (Thus this is an example ofwherein the break arrangement comprises attaching portions). (In theexample, the example attaching portions are small). (In the example, theattaching portions are made of plastic, but in other embodiments, theycould be made of any relevant/appropriate material(s)). In the exampleembodiment, there are example gaps 93 between the example attachingportions 98. (Therefore, in the example embodiment, (provided by way ofexample only), there are alternating gaps 93 and attaching portions 98).The break arrangement may, or may not, comprise gap(s) 93. (In otherembodiments, there need not be a plurality of attaching portions, and itis feasible, for example, that the blocking body is attachedcontinuously, at the break arrangement. Thus there may, for example, beonly one attaching portion, (rather than a plurality). Thus there couldbe just one attaching portion, (and no gaps). However, it is preferred,(as seen in the example of FIG. 2 , for example), that there are aplurality of gaps 93, because this can help make the break arrangementeasier to break. Thus the example is provided by way of example only)).(In any embodiment, (whether it be plastic and/or cardboard and/ormetal, etc, (or any other material(s)), there may, or may not, be gap(s)93). In the example, the blocking element is configured so the pluralityof attaching portions are relatively easy to break. Thus the breakarrangement facilitates breaking the blocking body, in a predictablemanner. (It will be apparent that the example embodiment is provided byway of example only, and various options and/or embodiments arepossible, (to facilitate the blocking body being breakable in apredictable manner). Therefore there are various different possibilitiesfor how the (or any) break arrangement(s) may be provided. (Embodimentsmay feasibly be provided where there is an area of added strength, (theexample area 96 numbered in FIG. 2 being an example embodiment,(provided by way of example only), of an area of added strength), onlyon one side, (eg on an ‘inner’ side, or on an ‘outer’ side) of thebreakable area. (It has been stated that the example areas 96, in theexample embodiment of FIG. 2 , for example, are ‘stronger than otherareas of the blocking body (ie areas that are not involved with the (orany) break arrangement(s))’. Note: To make clear, in the exampleembodiment, it is here stated that, in the example, example areas 96 arestronger than ‘an area’ (ie ‘at least one area) of the blocking bodythat is not involved with the (or any) break arrangement(s). (This isstated since it is feasible, for example, that there may be anotherarea(s) of the blocking body that, (for whatever reason), (and even ifthere is ‘an area’ that is not as strong as example areas 96), may be asstrong as (or stronger than) areas 96). Thus, if there is even one areaof the blocking body (not involved with the (or any) breakarrangement(s)) that example area 96 are stronger than, then that iswithin a scope of the areas 96 being ‘stronger than an area of theblocking body that is not involved with the (or any) breakarrangement(s)’, (even if there are other area(s) of the blocking bodythat are not involved with the (or any) break arrangement(s) that are,in fact, as strong as, (or stronger than) areas 96). (Another way ofsaying this, (ie rather than saying stronger than ‘an area’ that is notinvolved with the (or any) break arrangement(s), is to say stronger than‘a portion or a whole’ of the rest of the blocking body, that is notinvolved with the (or any) break arrangement(s). Thus the terminology ‘aportion or a whole’ may be used, (rather than using the terminology of‘an area’). Thus that is clarified here). (In the example embodiment,(provided by way of example only, example areas 96 may be described as‘walls’. Thus, in the example embodiment, (provided by way of exampleonly), the example break arrangement(s) comprise a breakable area, and awall on each side of the breakable area. The example wall(s) areprovided by way of example only. (In other embodiments, they may be ofdifferent size and/or shape and/or girth, etc). The walls, (as will beapparent on viewing the example embodiment, (eg in FIG. 2 ), play a rolein the blocking body breaking in a predictable manner, (at the breakarrangement(s)). Thus they can play a role in greatly increasing, (oreven ensuring), that the break arrangement(s) break, as desired). (Inother embodiments, the (or any) wall(s) may not be continuous. (Theexamples shown run continuously, along the breakable area, (except, (inthe example embodiments), for where they intersect with another breakarrangement or a separation 69, (which can be clearly seen in FIG. 2 )).But in other embodiments, the wall(s) may be broken up into parts,(rather than running continuously). Thus it may run non-continuously.Thus there may be an area(s) of added strength, at a side(s) of thebreakable area, but which does not run continuously along the breakablearea. (Preferably, (if non-continuous), an area of added strength runsalong at least one quarter of the breakable area, in total, (ie tallyingup the total distance of the different ‘parts’). Preferably, (ifnon-continuous), an area of added strength runs along at least one thirdof the breakable area, in total. Preferably, (if non-continuous), anarea of added strength runs along at least one half of the breakablearea, in total. Preferably, (if non-continuous), an area of addedstrength runs along more than half of the breakable area, in total.Preferably, (if non-continuous), an area of added strength runs along atleast three quarters of the breakable area, in total)).

Thus disclosure has been provided, relating to there being an area ofadded strength on one side, (or both sides), of the breakable area. Asstated, the area of added strength may run continuously, (along thebreakable area), or may not. Thus significant disclosure has beenprovided, relating to this.

Thus disclosure has been provided of an area on each side of the examplebreakable area. The example embodiment, (provided by way of exampleonly), is an example of wherein a portion or a whole of one of theareas, (ie on one side of the breakable area), or a portion or a wholeof both areas, (ie on both sides of the breakable area), is of addedstrength, (compared to a portion or a whole of the rest of the blockingbody, that is not involved with the (or any) break arrangement(s)). (Theembodiment of FIG. 2 is clearly an embodiment of this, (provided by wayof example only). The example embodiment, (provided by way of exampleonly), is an example of wherein a portion or a whole of one of theareas, (ie on one side of the breakable area), or a portion or a wholeof both areas, (ie on both sides of the breakable area), is of stronger,(compared to a portion or a whole of the rest of the blocking body, thatis not involved with the (or any) break arrangement(s)). (Thus this isan example of wherein a portion or a whole of one or both sides, (ie onone, (or both), side(s) of the breakable area), is of added strength.Thus this is an example of wherein a portion or a whole of one or bothsides, (ie on one, (or both), side(s) of the breakable area), isstronger). There are various options and/or embodiments for how aportion or a whole of one (or both) side(s) may be of greater(comparative) strength. In the example embodiment of FIG. 2 , forexample, example areas 96 are thicker, (compared to a portion or a wholeof the rest of the blocking body, that is not involved with the (or any)break arrangement(s)). (They are of added thickness, in the embodimentof FIG. 2 ). (Thus the blocking body is thicker, at example areas 96,(compared to a portion or a whole of the rest of the blocking body, thatis not involved with the (or any) break arrangement(s)). (Whilst theexample embodiment is made of plastic, it is feasible this option, (ie‘thickness’), may be provide/used, for any other embodiment(s), (and notlimited to plastic)). Thus the example embodiment is an example ofwherein a portion or a whole of one (or both) side(s) is thicker. (Thusthe example embodiment is an example of wherein a portion or a whole ofone (or both) side(s) is of added thickness). The example embodiment isan example of wherein, in the example, most, (or a whole), of both sidesis thicker. (The example embodiment is an example of wherein, in theexample, most, (or a whole), of both sides is of added thickness).(Note: In the example embodiment, there are intersection(s). Forexample, there are place(s) where two break arrangements ‘intersect’ inFIG. 2 . Due to this, there are places, in the example embodiment,where, where there would otherwise be an area(s) 96, (eg a wall(s), inthe example), at each side of the example break arrangement(s), there isin fact no area(s) 96, because the break arrangement is intersectingwith another break arrangement. (Instead, there are point(s) where, to aside(s) of the breakable area, there is simply a different breakablearea. An example of this, (just to take one example, for example), istowards a top left of the example embodiment of FIG. 2 , (at point X1),where example break arrangement 31 a 1 and example break arrangement 31b intersect. It can be seen, where they intersect, that the exampleareas 96 of each are ‘not present’ for a (small) distance. Thus, withreference to the example embodiment, it can be stated that, in theexample, ‘a whole of both sides is thicker’, and ‘a whole of both sidesis of added thickness’, with the exception of the exampleintersection(s). (Note: It should be stated it is feasible there in factcould be an area(s) 96 at an intersection. However, this may make one(or both) of the breakable areas that intersect (slightly) less easy tobreak. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible). (Ofcourse, in some embodiments, depending on the nature of the breakarrangements, (ie their shape and position), (and whether there are evena plurality of them), there may not be any intersection(s). Thus, insuch a case, it is feasible that, truly, embodiments may be providedwhere statements such as ‘a whole of one, (or both) side(s) may bethicker’, and ‘a whole of one, (or both) side(s) is of added thickness’are appropriate, (and are possible). (It should also be stated, in theexample embodiment, there are also place(s) where a break arrangement(s)intersects with an example separation 69. However, looking at theexample embodiment of FIG. 2 , it will be apparent that, if anembodiment is provided where there are no separations 69, there would beno intersection(s) with any separation 69. Looking at FIG. 2 , (andimagining there was no separation 69, it would be apparent the examplebreak arrangement 31 a 2, (taken simply by way of example only), wouldbe an example of a break arrangement where there are no intersections.It would be an example of a break arrangement that is continuous, (withno intersections). This is just one example of how a breakarrangement(s) may be provided, without intersections. This is just oneexample, (and is an example of how a break arrangement that facilitatesremoving a portion of the blocking body that comprises a whole of aperimeter of the blocking body would be continuous. However, it shouldalso be stated that a break arrangement that facilitates removing aportion of the blocking body that comprises a portion (but nor a whole)of the perimeter of the blocking body could also have no intersections.For example, looking at FIG. 2 , is example break arrangement 31 a 1 wasnot present, example break arrangement 31 b would be an example of abreak arrangement where there are no intersections. Thus various optionsand/or embodiments are possible). What is shown is an embodiment whereina portion or a whole of one (or both) side(s) is thicker than a portionor a whole of the example breakable area. (The example embodiment is anembodiment wherein one (or both) is thicker). (Note: Where relevant, inthe present application, use of the term ‘a portion or a whole’ supportsdefinition, (eg in a claim), of ‘at least half’, and supportsdefinition, (eg in a claim), of ‘most’. (It should also be stated, whererelevant, in the present application, use of the term ‘a portion or awhole’ supports definition, (eg in a claim), of ‘at least one quarter’,and ‘at least one third’, and ‘at least two thirds’, and ‘at least threequarters). What is shown is an embodiment wherein a portion or a wholeof one (or both) side(s) is thicker than a portion or a whole of therest of the blocking body. What is shown is an embodiment wherein aportion or a whole of one (or both) side(s) is thicker than a portion ora whole of that of the rest of the blocking body, that is not involvedwith any break arrangement(s)).

However, thickness is only one option/possibility, in terms of‘strength’. Another option, for example, is for a portion or a whole ofone (or both) side(s) to be made of a stronger material(s). Thus, forexample, looking at the example of FIG. 2 , if a portion or a whole ofone (or both) example area(s) 96 was made of a stronger type(s) ofplastic, (or any (relevant) stronger material(s), not limited toplastic), then this would also be a way to provide added strength. (Theexample of plastic is provided by way of example only, and use ofstronger material(s) is in no way limited to embodiments of blockingbodies that are plastic, and is in no way limited to plastic). Thus aportion or a whole of one (or both) side(s) may be of strongermaterial(s), (eg stronger plastic, for example), to provide strength).Thus a portion or a whole of an area(s), (on one, (or both), side(s) ofthe breakable area), may be of stronger material(s) (eg strongerplastic, for example, (provided by way of example only)), than a portionor a whole of rest of the blocking body. Thus a portion or a whole ofone (or both) side(s) may be made of a stronger material(s) than aportion or a whole of the rest of the blocking body. (An embodimentwherein a portion or a whole of one (or both) side(s) is made of astronger material(s) than a portion or a whole of the rest of theblocking body not involved with any break arrangement(s) would be anexample of this. (An embodiment wherein a portion or a whole of one (orboth) side(s) is made of a stronger material(s) than a portion or awhole of the breakable area would be an example of this)). FIG. 2 is anexample embodiment of wherein a portion or a whole of one (or both)side(s) is stronger than a portion or a whole of rest of the blockingbody that is not involved with The (or any) break arrangement(s). FIG. 2is an example embodiment of wherein a portion or a whole of one (orboth) side(s) is of added strength than a portion or a whole of rest ofthe blocking body that is not involved with the (or any) breakarrangement(s). (It should also be stated, a combination of thickness,and use of stronger material(s), is possible. Thus various optionsand/or embodiments are possible. (Thus there are various options and/orembodiments for how strength may be provided to a portion or a whole ofon one, (or both), side(s)). (Note: When the term ‘added’ is used inphrases such as ‘added strength’ and ‘added thickness’, the word/term‘greater’ may be used, instead). (Thus, it is shown, in the exampleembodiment(s), (provided by way of example only), with reference to theexample break arrangement(s), that strength, at the border(s), (shown byway of example only), can be particularly beneficial).

(In the example embodiment(s), (labelled/numbered in FIG. 2 ), there isprovided a feature(s), to help start breaking the example breakarrangement. In the example embodiment, the feature(s) is (and thuscomprises) a void 77. (There are four such voids shown in the embodimentof FIG. 2 , which are numbered 77 a, 77 b, 77 c, and 77 d). The void(s)can be seen at a start of the example break arrangement(s). Thisfeature(s) makes it easier to start breaking the breakable area. (Note:A break arrangement may feasibly have more than one ‘start’ point, (egsee example break arrangement 31 b, where breaking can be started bothat a left side, (in the view of FIG. 2 ), and also at a right side. Thusit may be stated that there may be feature(s), to help start breakingthe breakable area, at an end(s) of the break arrangement. (Examplebreak arrangement 31 b is an example where there is an example void 77,to help start breaking, at both ends). (The examples shown in FIG. 2 arean example of wherein there is a void 77 at an end(s), (ie one, ore morethan one, end), of the break arrangement. In the example embodiment, thevoid is pointed in shape. (It comprises a point, in terms of its shape).This is thought to be particularly helpful, for starting the breakingprocess. However, the (or any) void(s) is not at all limited to thisshape. The void(s) may feasibly be of a different shape and/or design,and it is not limited to being triangular and/or pointed. Thus variousshapes and/or designs are possible).

Looking at FIG. 13 , the options that example break arrangement 31 a 1and example break arrangement 31 a 2 provide is shown. (Note: Theexample ‘options’ shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 may also be referred to as‘modes’). Option/mode ‘A’, (denoted with a large ‘A’ above the exampleback blocking element), shows the back blocking element, with neitherbreak arrangement 31 a 1 nor example break arrangement 31 a 2 havingbeen used, (ie not having been broken). Option/mode ‘B’ then shows theback blocking element with example break arrangement 31 a 1 having beenused, (ie broken), (and portion 26 a 1, (as it is labelled/numbered inFIG. 2 ), having been removed). Option/mode ‘C’ then shows the backblocking element with example break arrangement 31 a 2 having been used,(with portion 26 a, (as it is labelled/numbered in FIG. 2 ), (ieportions 26 a 1 and 26 a 2), having been removed). Thus it is clearlyshown how the break arrangements can be used, (and how this can beparticularly useful for using the back blocking element with differentsized holes). (As stated multiple times in the present application. Mode‘C’ can be achieved, in the example embodiment, without using, (iebreaking), example break arrangement 31 a 1, and simply by only using,(ie breaking), example break arrangement 31 a 2).

Looking at FIG. 14 , the options/modes that example break arrangement 31b provides is shown. Option/mode ‘A’, (denoted with a large ‘A’ abovethe example back blocking element), shows the back blocking element,without break arrangement 31 b having been used, (ie without it havingbeen broken). Option/mode ‘B’ then shows the back blocking element withexample break arrangement 31 b having been used, (ie broken), (andportion 26 b, (as it is labelled/numbered in FIG. 2 ), having beenremoved). Option/mode ‘C’ then shows the back blocking element withexample break arrangement 31 b having been used, (ie broken), andexample break arrangement 31 a 1 having been used, (the example blockingbody therefore being of an even smaller size than option ‘B’.

(Note: The back blocking element embodiment shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 isthe same as the embodiment of FIG. 2 , except for a very slightdifference at points Z1 and Z2).

(Note: As will be apparent, in light of the disclosure of the presentapplication, (including the drawings), the front blocking element andthe back blocking element may be provided in a variety of shapes and/orsizes and/or designs, not at all limited to the example shown. Thusvarious options and/or embodiments are possible).

Preferably, a portion or a whole of the front blocking element istransparent. This may be important, to be able to see the filler agent,as it starts to fill the hole in the wall. Preferably, at least half,(or more than half, or a whole), of the front blocking element istransparent. (The example embodiment in FIG. 4 is an example within thescope of wherein at least half, (or even a whole), of the front blockingelement is transparent).

Preferably at least half, (or more than half, or all), surface area of awall-facing side 28 of the front blocking element is flat. (This is thecase in the example embodiments shown). Examples of this are clear inmany of the Figures, and this is particularly apparent in FIG. 3 , forexample. In FIG. 3 , it is clear that at least half, (or more than half,or all), of the wall-facing side of the front blocking element is flat.Thus this is an example of wherein at least half, (or more than half, orall), of a wall-facing side of the front blocking element is flat. (Itis clear that the example front blocking element of FIG. 3 engages flatagainst the wall). Preferably, at least ninety percent of thewall-facing side of the front blocking element is flat. This can beuseful for various reasons. Firstly, it may help the filler drysubstantially flat to the wall surface. Secondly, it may facilitateusing the front blocking element as a smoother. Thus, after the wallrepair kit has been used, for example, some more filler, (of the sametype, or different—any appropriate filler agent to smooth the surface ofthe repair to the wall)), may be used, and the front blocking elementmay thus be used, for smoothing, (to smooth the finish on the wall). (Itshould also be noted, if the filler agent is left for an appropriatetime, (eg for quick-drying filler agent, perhaps 20-30 minutes, forexample), the filler agent may have dried into a solid state, (such thatthe front blocking element can be removed and the filler agent retainsits shape, filling the hole), but may not be absolutely 100% solid, suchthat it can be smoothed, (eg by the front blocking element). (It may bepossible to carry out smoothing, (whether it is done using the frontblocking element, or not), without any more (ie ‘extra’) filler agentbeing used). (‘Smoothing’ is a step that is not limited to using thefront blocking element). In such case, it may be possible to smooth thefiller agent, (without using any more filler agent). Thus it may bepossible to smooth over any hole (eg left by the connecting element),and/or any other imperfections in the surface. (Note: For the sake ofthe present application, the filler agent is considered to have dried(from a non-solid to a solid state), in such a situation, (ie where thefront blocking element can be removed, and the filler agent is in asolid enough state that it retains its shape, filling the hole). Thus,even if it is not 100% solid, and can therefore be ‘smoothed’, this isstill considered to be an example of wherein the filler agent has driedfrom a non-solid state, to a solid state). If the filler agent is leftto become absolutely 100% solid, (such that it cannot be ‘smoothed’), insome cases, imperfections in the surface may need to be removed. Thiscould be done, for example, by sanding the dried filler agent surface,(or via any other way of improving the surface). (‘Sanding’ is oneexample of removing imperfections in the repair, to create a flatterfinish). Thus flattening of the surface may be undertaken. Whethersmoothing of the filler agent used to fill the hole in the wall ispossible or not, more filler agent, (eg of the same type, ordifferent—any appropriate filler agent to smooth the surface of therepair to the wall) may be used. Thus, for example, any hole left by anyconnecting element may be covered with the filler agent used for fillingthe hole in the wall, or with more filler agent, (eg of the same type,or different—any appropriate filler agent to complete the surface of therepair to the wall may be used).

(Note: In wall repairing, the term ‘spatula’ is often used for anapparatus/device that is used to smooth over a wall hole repair. Thus,in the example embodiment, the front blocking element may be used as a‘spatula’).

Preferably the front blocking element comprises a raised portion 30. Inthe example, there is a gap between the wall and a portion or a whole ofthe raised portion 30, in use). (An example of this is best shown in theside view of FIG. 3 ). (It can be seen, (in FIG. 3 ) that a portion of awhole of the raised portion 30 is angled away from the wall, (or atleast would be, when the front blocking element is blocking the hole inthe wall). In the example, the raised portion is at an approximately 45degree angle, (with reference to the wall, (and with reference to a faceof the front blocking element that engages the wall). However, in otherembodiments, a portion or a whole of the raised portion may be at adifferent angle, (eg 90 degrees, (with reference to the wall, (and withreference to a face of the front blocking element that engages thewall), for example, (or any relevant/appropriate angle)). Thus variousoptions and/or embodiments are possible. (What is shown (ie feature 30)is thus an example of an outwardly protruding portion. It will beapparent that an outwardly protruding portion can be useful in helpingto remove the front blocking element from the wall).

Preferably the front blocking element comprises a handle 32. (Anexample(s) of this is best shown in FIG. 1 ). The example is shown byway of example only, and it will be apparent that a wide array of sizesand/or shapes and/or designs are possible, for the or any handle.Furthermore, positioning of the handle is shown by way of example only,and it will be apparent that the or any handle, in other embodiments,may be located in a different position.

The example handle is an example of wherein a portion or a whole of thehandle is provided within a perimeter of the blocking body of the frontblocking element. (In the example(s) in the drawings, a whole of theexample handle is provided within the perimeter of the blocking body ofthe front blocking element). (An example(s) of this is best shown inFIG. 1 , (and also best shown in FIGS. 3, 4 and 6 )). However, it shouldbe stated, in other embodiments, it is feasible a portion or a whole ofthe/a handle, (from a front view), could be (eg extend out, forexample), outside of a perimeter of the front blocking element. Thusvarious options and/or embodiments are possible, and the example(s)shown are provided by way of example only. (The example is an example ofa handle that protrudes from the outward-facing side of the frontblocking element. It is an example of a protruding handle).

Preferably the wall repair kit further comprises a filling agent 36, forfilling the hole in the wall. In the example embodiment, provided by wayof example, in the sequence of FIGS. 7 to 9 , the filler agent is afiller agent that is dryable from a non-solid state to a solid state.(Examples of a non-solid state include liquid, gel, etc). It will beapparent that drying into a solid state is extremely important, forrepairing a hole in the wall. Preferably the filler agent is quickdrying. (Preferably it dries into the solid state in approximatelyfifteen minutes, for example). (Note: As will be shown, the filler agentmay be provided by way of a powder, for example, to which water can beadded, to form the filler agent (of a non-solid state, which is dryableinto a solid state). (Note: A ‘powder’ for example, is an example ofwhat will be referred to as a ‘filler base agent’ (ie a ‘base agent’),the term ‘filler base agent’ here defined, (for the sake of the presentapplication), as any agent to which water can be added, to form a filleragent that is dryable from a non-solid state to a solid state. Thereforewhether the ‘filler base agent’ is powder and/or, and/or in tablet form(ie tablet(s), for example, (or any relevant form), that is consideredwithin the scope of being a ‘filler base agent’, (if, with the additionof water, it can be turned into a filler agent that is dryable from anon-solid state to a solid state). Furthermore, any ‘filler base agent’is itself considered, (for the sake of the present application), to be a‘filler agent’, (since it is an ‘agent’ which has a purpose of ‘filling’the hole in the wall). Once water is added to such a filler agent, theresult is a filler agent that is ‘dryable from a non-solid state to asolid state’. Thus any ‘filler base agent’, (which is a term used forany agent to which water is added, to form a filler agent that isdryable from a non-solid state to a solid state), is itself considered,for the sake of the present application, to be an example of a ‘filleragent’, (and thus to be within a scope of such a term). (The inherentbenefits of providing a filler agent to which water must be added willbe apparent, since the user can simply add water, (eg tap water, forexample), to form the filler agent that is dryable from a non-solidstate to a solid state). (FIGS. 7 to 9 show a sequence demonstrating (inFIGS. 8 and 9 ) use of a filler agent that is dryable from a non-solidstate to a solid state, (to fill the hole in the wall). Note: Whetherthe filler agent is provided to the user already as a filler agent thatis dryable from a non-solid state to a solid state, (ie without evenneeding water to be added by the user), (eg if a container was providedto the user already containing a filler agent that is dryable from anon-solid state to a solid state), or whether a filler base agent isprovided which, with addition of water, becomes the filler agent that isdryable from a non-solid state to a solid state, this is an example ofwherein, ‘in use’, the filler agent is dryable from a non-solid state toa solid stat). Therefore when using the term ‘wherein, in use, thefiller agent is dryable from a non-solid state to a solid state’, thisincludes within its scope the filler agent that is dryable from anon-solid state to a solid state having been initially provided as afiller base agent, (to which water must be added by the user, to makethe filler agent that is dryable from a non-solid state to a solidstate), and also includes within its scope the filler agent that isdryable from a non-solid state to a solid state being provided to theuser as a filler agent that is dryable from a non-solid state to a solidstate, without even needing water to be added by the user).

Preferably there is provided a container 38 for the filling agent. (Anytype of container may be provided. For example, the container may be abottle, or a tube, or a bag, etc). In the example, the container issqueezable. (In the example embodiment(s) in the drawings, the containeris a bag-type container. Thus, in the example, embodiments, thecontainer comprises a bag body, (for containing the filler agent). Thismay be a particularly useful embodiment, to facilitate ‘squeezing’ thefiller agent out of the container. (Preferably the bag body istransparent, (so the user can see how much filler agent is in thecontainer). This may be helpful so the user can see if they are gettingclose to running out of filler agent). However, in other embodiments,(rather than a bag-type container, for example), the container may be abottle-type container. (For example, it may be similar to a shampoobottle, for example). (Again, preferably a portion or a whole of thecontainer body, (whether it be a bag body, or not), is transparent). (Anexample of outputting filler agent out of the container, into the holein the wall, is generally shown and/or denoted in the sequence of FIGS.7 to 9 , where, in the example, filler agent is shown being inputted(especially in FIG. 8 , which shows part of the way through the process)into an example hole in an example wall, via outputting the filler agentfrom the example container). It will be apparent that squeezing thecontainer is a very effective way for how to achieve this. (Broadlystated, then, filler agent is shown being inputted into the example holein the wall, in FIG. 8 ). (Note: The container is not shown beinggreatly deformed (by the squeezing) in FIGS. 8 and 9 . (However, itshould be stated, (especially in bag-type containers, where thecontainer comprises a bag body, for containing the filler agent), thecontainer may be highly deformed in the process. However, it should bestated that, for ‘bottle-type’ containers, the container may, (like ashampoo bottle, for example), be of resilient shape, such that it maygenerally be similar or same in shape, even during (and after) use. A‘bag-type’ container, however, may be heavily deformed, (just as aplastic shopping bag, for example, would be heavily deformed, if usedfor such a use, and if filler agent was ‘squeezed’ out of it, to beoutputting into the hole in the wall. Thus various options and/orembodiments are possible).

In the example, (provided simply by way of example only), the containercomprises two compartments 40. (These may broadly be defined simply as‘areas’ 40. Thus, in the example embodiment, the container comprises twoareas 40). In the example embodiment, in one compartment (compartment 40a), (ie area 40 a), in the example, is a filler compound, (which is anexample of a ‘filler base agent’, (ie a base agent to which water can beadded, to create a filler agent that is dryable from a solid state, to anon-solid state)). (In the example, the filler base agent is a plastercompound, (and is thus an example of a filler base agent, wherein thefiller base agent is a plaster base agent). (This is an exampleembodiment, in the example, of a powder, to facilitate creation of afiller agent that is dryable from a solid state to a non-solid state).In another compartment (compartment 40 b), (ie area 40 b), in theexample, the compartment (ie area) is either empty, (and can be filledwith water), or contains water. (Thus it could be provided to the user,(eg at point of purchase) already pre-filled with water, or water couldbe added by the user). In the example, (provided by way of exampleonly), there is a membrane between the two areas 40 a and 40 b. Themembrane is an example of a barrier. But any barrier(s) may beprovided). In the example, the example barrier can be broken/breached,(thus allowing the water and the filler agent to mix, (to form a filleragent that is dryable from a solid state to a non-solid state). (Thus itis an example of a breakable barrier). In the example, the membrane canbe burst, (or in any way broken/breached), thus mixing the fillercompound, (which is an embodiment of a filler agent), and the water,forming a filler agent that is dryable from a solid state to a non-solidstate. As will be shown, the resulting mix can then be used, (as thefiller agent that is dryable from a solid state to a non-solid state),to fill the hole. (Note: The membrane is just one example of whereinthere is a breakable barrier between the example two example areas. Anybarrier(s) may be provided, not limited to the example of a membrane.Membranes tend to be fairly soft in nature, (eg made partially or whollyof soft plastic, for example). However, a harder barrier(s) (of a hardermaterial(s)), may feasibly be provided. Thus any barrier(s) may beprovided, not limited to the example(s) provided/given. The examples ofbreakable barrier(s) are provided by way of example only, and anybreakable barrier(s) may be provided).

(Note: It is feasible, in other (similar) embodiments, that asimilar/same result may be achieved, without there being twocompartments (ie areas). For example, the container may contain a filleragent (that water can be added to, to create a filler agent that isdryable from a non-solid state to a solid state), (such as the/anexample powder, as in the example embodiment shown), and the user may beable to add water to the filler agent, (to create a filler agent that isdryable from a non-solid state to a solid state), without there beinganother separate compartment (ie area) for the water. In such anexample, the container may, for example, have an indicator(s) (eg aline, for example), (or any means to indicate to a user how much waterto add), to denote how much water should ideally be added to the filleragent (that water can be added to, to create a filler agent that isdryable from a non-solid state to a solid state), to help the user addthe right amount. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible).(Note: Another example of a means to denote how much water shouldideally be added to the filler agent could, for example, simply be adent(s) in the container, for example, or a portion of the containerwhere the container changes shape, (eg a portion where the containerbroadens or narrows, for example). Any indicating means may beprovided).

(It should also be stated, it is also possible that the filler agent(that is dryable from a non-solid state to a solid state) may beprovided in the container, without requiring any addition of water, (iesimply in a form that it can be used for inputting into the hole in thewall, without requiring addition of water, and then will dry, onceinputted into the hole in the wall, (ie thus being dryable from anon-solid state, to a solid state). (Thus, for example, the containermay contain a paste, for example, (a ‘paste’ is an example of anon-solid state), that can be inputted into the hole in the wall, andthen will dry into a solid state, once inputted into the hole in thewall. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible)).

Preferably the wall repair kit comprises a filler agent, to fill thehole in the wall; and a container, to contain the filler agent; whereinthe container is removably attachable to the front blocking element.(The example embodiment(s) in the drawings is an example of this, andthis is best shown/alluded to in FIGS. 6 to 9 ). Thus, in the example,the container is removably attachable to the front blocking element.(FIGS. 1 and 6 show the example container, not attached to the frontblocking element. FIGS. 7 to 9 show the example container, attached tothe front blocking element, (via an example attachment arrangement)).Most preferably, preferably the container is removably attachable to thefront blocking element, into a filling position. This is most clearlyshown by virtue of FIGS. 6 and 7 , where it can clearly be seen that, inthe example, the container is removably attachable to the front blockingelement, into the filling position. (In FIG. 6 , the container has notbeen attached to the front blocking element, (but the example feature(s)to facilitate this are clearly shown (and apparent) in the Figure), andin FIG. 7 , the container has been attached to the front blockingelement, and is clearly in the filling position). As shown by virtue ofFIGS. 8 and 9 , all that is required now, in the example embodiment, isto output filler agent from the container, into the example hole in thewall. (In the example embodiment, this is achieved via squeezing thecontainer. However, in other embodiments, it is feasible this may beachieved in other way(s). (For example, (similar to some rigidtoothpaste tubes, for example), the container could comprise amechanism(s) to facilitate pushing the filler agent out of thecontainer, thus outputting it. Thus various options and/or embodimentsare possible). The elegance of such functionality will be apparent.Attaching the container to the front blocking element, into the fillingposition, is thus differentiated from mere attaching of the container tothe front blocking element; for example, a container could be attachedto the front blocking element, (but not into a filling position). Thismay be useful, for storage etc, but is not useful for actuallyfacilitating the user in outputting the filler agent from the container,into the hole in the wall. The example shown most clearly in FIGS. 7 to9 , however, is a clear example of the container being attached to thefront blocking element, into a filling position. This clearly is usefulfor actually facilitating the user in outputting the filler agent fromthe container, into the hole in the wall.

(Note: An example of the container being removably attachable to thefront blocking element, but not ‘into a ‘filling position’, for example,would be if the container could be clipped to the front blockingelement, (or attached in any way, not limited to ‘clipping’—egmagnetically, and/or via Velcro®, and/or any other way), but in aposition that does not facilitate inputting of filler agent into thenhole in the wall. As stated, this may be useful for storage reasons, forexample, or for any other reason(s). However, the container beingremovably attachable to the front blocking element, into a fillingposition, has significant advantages, (as are clear, by virtue of thedrawings).

(Note: Whilst examples are shown wherein the container is removablyattachable into a filling position, the term ‘filling position’ is notlimited to requiring ‘removable attachability’. For example, if anembodiment such as that shown in FIG. 6 was provided, but wherein therewere no features to facilitate the container being removably attachable,(eg wherein the example outputting portion of the container is simplyreceived into the example input aperture, but the container is in no wayremovably attachable to the front blocking element, then the exampleoutputting portion being received into the example input aperture wouldstill be the container being in a ‘filling position’—it would simply bean example of the container being in a filling position, but not beingremovably attachable to the front blocking element).

Note: In the example shown in the Figures, the example screw thread 44of the container is also used to facilitate removing (and re-attaching,if required/desired) the top of the container 38, (ie the top thatcovers the example output aperture of the container). (This is shownclearly, in the example of FIG. 10 , where an example container top 131is shown, cross-sectionally). Thus this is an example of wherein thecontainer comprises an attachment feature to facilitate the top of thecontainer being removably attachable, wherein the attachment feature isusable to facilitate removably attaching the container to the frontblocking element. (The container may feasibly comprise more than oneattachment feature, (to facilitate the top of the container beingremovably attachable), that is usable to facilitate removably attachingthe container to the front blocking element. If so, this would be withina scope of the container comprising an attachment feature to facilitatethe top of the container being removably attachable, wherein theattachment feature is usable to facilitate removably attaching thecontainer to the front blocking element). (Most specifically, in theexample, the container comprises an attachment feature to facilitate thetop of the container being removably attachable, wherein the attachmentfeature is usable to facilitate removably attaching an outputtingportion of the container into the input aperture of the front blockingelement. (The container may feasibly comprise more than one attachmentfeature, (to facilitate the top of the container being removablyattachable), that is usable to facilitate removably attaching anoutputting portion of the container into the input aperture of the frontblocking element). Note: ‘Screw’ attachment is just one example of howto facilitate removable attachability, (of the container top and/or tothe front blocking element). It is feasible that the container comprisesan attachment feature to facilitate the top of the container beingremovably attachable, wherein the attachment feature is usable tofacilitate removably attaching the container to the front blockingelement, not limited to screw feature(s). For example, the top of thecontainer may be removably attachable magnetically, and/or via aclip(s), etc, with the container comprising an attachment feature tofacilitate this, wherein the attachment feature is usable to facilitateremovably attaching the container to the front blocking element. Thusthe example(s) provided are provided by way of example only. (Theexample shown/provided is an example of wherein the attachmentarrangement, to facilitate removably attaching the top of the container,and the attachment arrangement to facilitate removably attaching thecontainer to the front blocking element, are the same. (The exampleshown/provided is an example of wherein the attachment arrangement, tofacilitate removably attaching the top of the container to theoutputting portion of the container, and the attachment arrangement tofacilitate removably attaching the outputting portion of the containerinto the input aperture of the front blocking element, are the same).(Note: The term ‘the same’, here, allows for slight variations. But itis clear, (looking at the example of FIG. 6 , for example, that theexample thread 42, within the example input aperture 16, in order tofacilitate the example outputting portion 39 of the container beingscrewed in to the input aperture 16, will have to be extremely similar(or identical) to the thread within the top of the container, (that hasbeen removed from the example outputting portion 39 of the container, inFIG. 6 ). For the sake of the present application, this is considered,(whether the thread 42 in the input aperture and the thread in the topof the container are ‘identical’ or merely ‘extremely similar’ to be anexample of wherein the attachment arrangement to facilitate removablyattaching the top of the container, and the attachment arrangement tofacilitate removably attaching the container to the front blockingelement, are the same, (and of wherein attachment arrangement, tofacilitate removably attaching the top of the container to theoutputting portion of the container, and the attachment arrangement tofacilitate removably attaching the outputting portion of the containerinto the input aperture of the front blocking element, are the same)))).

(Note: It should be stated, whilst in the example, the container isimmediately ready for filler agent to be outputted from the container,into the hole in the wall, it is feasible embodiments of the containerbeing removably attachable to the front blocking element may beprovided, wherein, when first attached to the front blocking element,the container is not immediately in position for inputting filler agentinto the hole in the wall, but can be moved (eg via sliding, forexample, eg with there being a sliding arrangement(s) to facilitatethis), into the filling position. (For example, the container may beattachable to the front blocking element in a position to the side, (forexample), of the input aperture 16 of the front blocking element, (orany relevant position), for example, and then may be slidable sideways(or in any relevant direction) into the filling position, for example).Even such an example, because it is removably attachable to the frontblocking element in such a way that ultimately results in being attachedin the filling position, is considered, (for the sake of the presentapplication), to be an example of, (and therefore within a scope of),the container being removably attachable, ‘into a filling position’.Similarly, it will be known that containers can be provided wherein anoutputting portion of the container does not initially protrude, and canbe made to protrude via pressure, (eg by a user squeezing the container,thus making the outputting portion of the container protrude). (In suchembodiments, the protruding portion would tend to be of non-rigidmaterial(s)/construction, although various embodiments are possible).Such an example could feasibly be removably attached to the frontblocking element, (as will be explored, for example, via a clippingarrangement, for example, (which would be (and is) a type of attachmentarrangement, (comprising at least one clip)), (or in any way, notlimited to a clipping arrangement), and where the container could clip(and thus attach) to the front blocking element, but perhaps outside theperimeter of the example input aperture, for example. (It could attach,feasibly, at any point(s) that is not within the input aperture 16, forexample). (This is provided simply by way of example only). In such anexample, (taken by way of example only), the container could be attachedin a very similar or same position as the example can be in FIG. 6 , forexample, but the outputting portion may not initially be protruding whenattached, (and may not protrude into the input aperture 16 of the frontblocking element). However, in such an example, squeezing the container,for example, would then result in the outputting portion protruding intothe input aperture. Such an example, again, for the sake of the presentapplication, is considered an example of, (and therefore to be within ascope of), the/a container being removably attachable to the frontblocking element, into a filling position, (since it is removablyattachable to the front blocking element in such a way that ultimatelyresults in being attached in the filling position).

Note: The example attachment arrangement is shown by way of exampleonly. It will be apparent there are a wide array of possibilities, forhow to attach the container to the front blocking element. Thus variousoptions and/or embodiments are possible, for the attachment arrangement,not limited to the examples shown.

Preferably, an output aperture of the container is received into theinput aperture of the front blocking element, in the filling position.(Example embodiment(s) of this are best shown in FIG. 1 and FIGS. 6 to 9, with FIGS. 7 to 9 showing, in use, an example outputting portion 39,(that comprises an output aperture), of the container received into theinput aperture of the front blocking element, in the filling position.(Note: For the sake of the present application, whether a portion of theoutputting portion of the container is received into the input aperture,or a whole of the outputting portion is received into the inputaperture, that is considered to be within a scope of ‘the outputtingportion of the container being received into the input aperture’).

The example container is shown comprising an example outputting portion39. The example outputting portion, in the example, comprises at leastone aperture, (to output filler agent out of). In the example, (providedby way of example only), the outputting portion 39 of the container 38of the filler agent is of a shape and size (ie dimension) so that it canfit into the input aperture 16 of the front blocking element, (whetheror not there is an attachment arrangement, to facilitate attaching thecontainer to the front blocking element). (This is shown, in FIGS. 6 to8 , (and is made clear, in light of the views of FIGS. 1 and 5 )). Thiscan be extremely useful, in helping filler agent be ejected from thecontainer, into the hole in the wall. (Preferably shape and size of theoutputting portion 39 and the input aperture 16 are substantiallymatched. This may be helpful to limit (and preferably prevent) drippage(and/or mess) from the container when filler agent is being outputtedfrom the container into the hole). (An example of shape and size of theoutputting portion 39 and the input aperture 16 being substantiallymatched is best/most clearly shown in FIG. 6 , for example, (and also inFIG. 1 ). (In the example embodiment of FIGS. 7 to 9 , shape and size ofthe outputting portion 39 and the input aperture 16 is alsosubstantially matched, but is not visible, (due to the view shown)).(The shape and size of the outputting portion 39 and the input aperture16 being substantially matched is a good way of trying to optimize thechances that absolutely all (or very nearly all) filler agent outputtedfrom the container goes into the hole in the wall)).

(An example of filler agent (that is dryable from a non-solid state to asolid state) being outputted from an example container, into an examplehole in a wall, is shown in the sequence of FIGS. 7 to 9 . Thus,(especially in FIGS. 8 and 9 ), an example is shown of filler agent(that is dryable from a non-solid state to a solid state) being inputtedinto the example hole in the wall).

(It should be stated, a container could be in a filling position,without a portion (eg an outputting portion) of the container beingreceived into the input aperture of the front blocking element. Forexample, a container could be removably attachable to the front blockingelement in a position, for example, wherein an outputting portion of thecontainer is ‘flush’ to the front of the input aperture 16. (This couldbe achieved, for example, (provided simply by way of example only),wherein the outputting portion magnetically engages the front blockingelement, around a perimeter of the input aperture, for example, (or viaany other attachment arrangement(s), (and not at all limited to amagnetic solution(s)), the example being provided simply by way ofexample only)). Thus, in such an example, filler agent would beoutputted, into the hole in the wall, with the outputting portion of thecontainer being flush to the front of the input aperture 16, but notbeing received into the input aperture). Nevertheless, this would be afilling position, in such an example. (However, it is highly preferredfor an outputting portion of the container to be received into the inputaperture of the front blocking element). (Note: Such an example as justdescribed, (ie with the outputting portion of the container being flushto the front of the input aperture 16 of the front blocking element),could be achieved with the container being attached to the frontblocking element in any way, (not limited to the example of theoutputting portion of the container magnetically engaging the frontblocking element, around a perimeter of the aperture, for example. Thusthe example is provided by way of example only).

Preferably the wall repair kit comprises an attachment arrangement, tofacilitate removably attaching the container to the front blockingelement, the attachment arrangement being configured to facilitatescrewing the container to the input aperture of the front blockingelement. (Example(s) of this are shown in the embodiment(s) of FIGS. 1and FIGS. 6 to 9 , for example, with FIG. 6 showing an example of thisparticularly clearly). Most preferably, preferably the attachmentarrangement is configured to facilitate screwing an outputting portionof the container into the input aperture of the front blocking element.(Again, example(s) of this are shown in the Figures, with FIG. 6 showingan example of this particularly clearly). (Whilst the exampleembodiment(s) shown show the attachment arrangement being configured tofacilitate screwing an outputting portion of the container ‘into’ theinput aperture of the front blocking element, it should be noted, theterm screwing the container ‘to’ the aperture of the front blockingelement is broader than screwing the container ‘into’ the aperture ofthe front blocking element. For example, in FIG. 6 , for example, theattachment arrangement comprises a thread arrangement. The example inputaperture 16 is shown comprising an example thread 42. The container isalso shown comprising an example thread 44. In the example, thisfacilitates screwing the container into the input aperture of the frontblocking element. In the example, there is shown an example thread, (tofacilitate screwing), within the input aperture; and an example thread,on an outside of an outputting portion of the container). (Thus this isan example of the attachment arrangement being configured to facilitatescrewing the portion of the container ‘into’ the input aperture of thefront blocking element). However, it is technically feasible theattachment arrangement could be configured to facilitate screwing thecontainer to the aperture of the front blocking element, but not limitedto screwing an outputting portion of the container ‘into’ the inputaperture. For example, it is feasible that there could be a thread thatis not inside the aperture, (eg generally located in area 50, eg aroundan outside of the input aperture 16, for example). (Such an embodimentmay not have handle feature(s) in the way the example of FIG. 6 does, ormay have handle feature(s) in a different position(s) from the exampleof FIG. 6 , to facilitate screwing the container to the input aperture).In such an embodiment, there could then be a corresponding threadarrangement on an inside of the outputting portion of the container,(rather than the outside of the outputting portion). Thus a portion ofthe container (ie the outputting portion) could be screwed to the inputaperture, around the outside of the input aperture, in such an example.Thus this would be an example of wherein the attachment arrangement isconfigured to facilitate screwing the container to the input aperture ofthe front blocking element, but would not be an example of wherein theattachment arrangement is configured to facilitate screwing a portion ofthe container ‘into’ the input aperture of the front blocking element.However, for various reasons, this may not be as clean and/or effectiveand/or desirable. Thus, preferably the attachment arrangement isconfigured to facilitate screwing an outputting portion of the containerinto the aperture of the front blocking element. (Thus, it will beapparent that, in the example embodiment(s) in the Figures, screwing thecontainer to the input aperture of the front blocking element isachieved by virtue of a thread arrangement, wherein the input aperturecomprises a thread, (to facilitate screwing), and the containercomprises a thread, (to facilitate screwing). The example(s) provided isprovided by way of example only).

Preferably there is an attachment arrangement, (to facilitate removablyattaching the container to the front blocking element), that comprisesat least one attachment feature within the input aperture of the frontblocking element. (This, then, would be an example of wherein at least aportion of the attachment arrangement, (to facilitate attaching thecontainer, removably attachably, to the front blocking element), iswithin the input aperture 16 of the front blocking element. (Anexample(s) of this is shown in the embodiment(s) shown in the drawings,(and this is best shown in the close-up view of FIG. 6 ). In theexample, the attachment arrangement comprises a thread arrangement. Theinput aperture 16 is shown comprising an example thread 42. (Thus thisis an example of wherein the attachment arrangement comprises at leastone attachment feature within the input aperture 16. (And it is thus anexample of wherein at least a portion of the attachment arrangement iswithin the input aperture 16). The container is also shown comprising anexample thread 44. In the example embodiment, the attachment arrangementcomprises a thread arrangement, the thread arrangement comprising: athread within the input aperture of the front blocking element; and athread on an outside of an outputting portion of the container of thefiller agent. (This thus facilitates the outputting portion 39 of thecontainer being screwed into the input aperture 16 of the front blockingelement). (It should be stated, a thread arrangement is just one way,(albeit an extremely good way), of attaching the container to the frontblocking element, (and just one embodiment of an attachment arrangement,(to facilitate attaching the container, removably attachably, to thefront blocking element). Various options and/or embodiments arepossible. For example, rather than comprising a thread arrangement, theattachment arrangement may comprise a clip arrangement, for example.(Thus the container and the front blocking element may be clippedtogether). (Thus, for example, the outputting portion of the/a containermay be removably attachably clipped into the input aperture 16, forexample). This, (ie a clipping arrangement), again, is just one exampleof an attachment arrangement. In another example, the attachmentarrangement may comprise a magnetic solution, for example, (tofacilitate attaching the container to the front blocking element).(Thus, for example, the outputting portion of the/a container may beattached into the input aperture 16, via a magnetic solution, forexample). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible, for theor any attachment arrangement.

Similarly, it should also be stated, whilst the example shown shows atleast one attachment feature of the attachment arrangement being withinthe aperture, (and thus shows an example of at least a portion of theattachment arrangement being within the input aperture arrangement 16),it should be stated that examples may be provided wherein no features ofthe attachment arrangement are within the input aperture. For example,looking at FIG. 6 , another embodiment may be provided wherein there isa clipping arrangement, (which would be (and is) a type of attachmentarrangement, (comprising at least one clip)), and where the containercould clip (and thus attach) to the front blocking element, but perhapsoutside the perimeter of the example input aperture, for example. (Itcould attach, feasibly, at any position(s)/point(s) of the frontblocking element that is not within the input aperture 16, (eg anywhere,about blocking body 34)). Thus embodiments could be provided, whereinthere are no features of the attachment arrangement in the inputaperture. In such an embodiment, the container may comprise clippingfeature(s). (For example, the container may comprise clippingfeature(s), (or any type of attachment feature(s)), (eg on theoutputting portion, for example, (or even perhaps not on the outputtingportion (eg perhaps behind (and outside of, (eg to a side(s) of)) theoutputting portion. Even if this is the case, (ie if the containercomprises a clipping feature(s), (or any type of attachment feature(s)),behind (and outside of, (eg to a side(s) of)) the outputting portion,(to facilitate attaching the container to the front blocking element),it is nevertheless possible, (dependent on shape of the input apertureand any outputting portion, for example), that the attachmentarrangement could be configured in such a way that the outputtingportion is received into the input aperture. (Similarly, it should bementioned, the example(s) shown is an example of wherein the attachmentarrangement is configured for the outputting portion of the container tobe received into the input aperture of the front blocking element. Inthe example(s), this is achieved by virtue of the attachment arrangementcomprising least one attachment feature within the input aperture,(which is thus an example of wherein at least a portion of theattachment arrangement is within the input aperture 16). However, as hasbeen stated, the attachment arrangement is not limited to having to haveat least one attachment feature within the input aperture 16, and itshould be stated, even for embodiments where there are no attachmentfeatures of the attachment arrangement within the input aperture 16, theattachment arrangement may nevertheless be configured for the outputtingportion of the container to be received into the input aperture of thefront blocking element. For example, (as stated above, for example), thefront blocking element could comprise attachment feature(s) that are notwithin the input aperture 16, (which facilitate the container beingattached to the front blocking element). Nevertheless, the attachmentarrangement may be configured for the outputting portion of thecontainer to be received into the input aperture of the front blockingelement. Thus, the outputting portion of the container may be receivedinto the input aperture of the front blocking element, and the containermay be attached to the front blocking element, at a point(s), (and byany feature(s)), outside of the input aperture 16). (Note: All suchdisclosure provided, (with reference to the attachment arrangement,wherein no features of the attachment arrangement are within the inputaperture, (and yet the outputting portion of the container is receivedinto the input aperture of the front blocking element)), may be affordedto the attachment arrangement wherein the output aperture of thecontainer is ‘flush’ to the input aperture of the front blockingelement, (in the filing position), (rather than being ‘received into’the input aperture. Thus various options and/or embodiments arepossible).

(In the example embodiment, the attachment arrangement facilitatesattaching the example outputting portion of the container to the exampleinput aperture of the front blocking element).

Referring to FIG. 4 , (and relevant to various of the drawings), in theexample, there is shown an example handle 32. In the example, there isshown an example blocking body 34. In the example, there is shown anexample raised portion 30. In the example, the example handle, (providedby way of example only), is a separate part to the example blockingbody. However, in other embodiments, a portion or a whole of the handlemay be provided as one part with a portion or a whole of the blockingbody, for example. (Similarly with the raised portion, in the example,at least a portion of the example raised portion is a separate part tothe example blocking body. However, in various embodiments, a portion ora whole of the raised portion may be provided as one part with a portionor a whole of the blocking body, for example. (In other embodiments, awhole of the raised portion may be a separate part to the exampleblocking body).

In the example, (not visible due to the angle of the view shown in FIG.4 ), a small portion of the example body that provides the examplehandle is received into example aperture 46. Because of this, in theexample, a whole of the ‘depth’ of the input aperture 16 of the frontblocking element is provided by way of the example body that providesthe example handle. Thus the example shown is an example within a scopeof wherein ‘a portion or a whole of’ the input aperture 16, (tofacilitate inputting a filler agent into the hole in the wall, throughthe front blocking element), is provided by way of the example body thatprovides the example handle. However, it should be stated, (looking atthe embodiment of FIG. 4 , for example), an embodiment could be providedwherein, rather than the example body that provides the example handlebeing received into example aperture 46, the example body that providesthe example handle is not received into example aperture 46, (but is‘lined up’, for example, and is on top of the front blocking element,but not received into example aperture 46). Thus such an embodiment maybe provided, wherein example aperture 46 provides a portion of the‘depth’ of the input aperture 16 is provided by example aperture 46, anda portion of the ‘depth’ of the input aperture, (a far larger portionthan that which is provided by example portion 46, in the exampleembodiment), is provided by way of the example body that provides theexample handle. This would be an example of wherein a portion, (ratherthan a whole), of the ‘depth’ of the input aperture is provided by wayof the example body that provides the example handle, (but neverthelesswould be an example within a scope of wherein ‘a portion or a whole of’the input aperture 16, is provided by way of the example body thatprovides the example handle). (In the embodiment shown, the example bodythat provides the example handle is separate to the blocking body of thefront blocking element, (most clearly shown in FIG. 4 ). But in otherembodiments, a portion or a whole of the handle may be provided as onepart with a portion or a whole of the blocking body of the frontblocking element). In the example embodiment, this results in the inputaperture protruding. (This is shown most clearly in the views of FIG. 1and FIG. 6 , (where it can clearly be seen that the example inputaperture is protruding, outwardly)). (However, it should be stated, theexample is provided by way of example only, (and the handle is providedby way of example only, and it should be stated, embodiments of the/afront blocking element could be provided that comprise an inputaperture, for example, more akin to the example aperture 46 as shown inFIG. 4 , (ie not protruding, (and perhaps fairly simplistic in nature)),and this could would nevertheless be an example of an input aperture.Thus far more basic embodiments of an input aperture 16 may be provided,for example. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible. (Itshould also be stated, the/an input aperture being protruding need in noway rely upon a handle (body), and a protruding input aperture may beprovided, even in embodiments where there is not a handle. For example,looking at the example of FIG. 6 , the portions of the handle body thatextend upward and downward from where the input aperture is (in the viewshown), (thus providing the handle), may feasibly not be there, (inanother embodiment), (or may be separate from the portion thatprotrudes, forming the example protruding input aperture). Thus variousoptions and/or embodiments are possible, and a protruding input apertureneed not rely on (or be provided by way of) the/a handle. The exampleprovided is thus provided simply by way of example only. Furthermore, anembodiment, for example, could be provided wherein the front blockingelement (eg looking at the example blocking body of the front blockingelement in the example of FIG. 4 , for example), could be much thicker.This could lead to the input aperture being significantly ‘deep’, (andwhether or not the input aperture is ‘protruding’, (and whether or notthere is a handle). Thus ‘depth’ of the input aperture, (or anyaperture), is not reliant on the (input) aperture ‘protruding’). Thusvarious options and/or embodiments are possible. The examplesembodiment(s) are provided by way of example only.

The input aperture being protruding has various benefits, includingfacilitating attachment of the container to the front blocking element,in the example embodiment, and/or increased functionality/aptitude interms of receiving an outputting portion of the container, (both ofwhich, as has been explained, can be very useful in facilitating elegantinputting of filler agent into the hole in the wall). As stated, thereare many ways to provide a protruding input aperture, not limited to theexamples shown and/or described. For example, another possibility wouldbe for the front blocking element to be thicker, for example, (where theinput aperture is). Thus various options and/or embodiments arepossible.

Thus, in the example, a portion or a whole of the input aperture 16, (tofacilitate inputting a filler agent into the hole in the wall, throughthe front blocking element), is provided by way of the example body thatprovides the example handle. (However, in other embodiments, this may,or may not, be the case). Thus, in the example embodiment, a portion ofthe input aperture 16 is provided by way of the example body thatprovides the example handle, and a portion of the input aperture isprovided by way of the example blocking body of the front blockingelement.

It should also be stated, any or all feature(s), (such any attachmentarrangement feature(s), (eg thread, etc, and/or any other attachmentarrangement feature(s), (and/or a holding arrangement, for holding theconnecting element, (in a (desired) position), for example)), mayfeasibly be provided, in an embodiment(s) where there is not a handle,(or an embodiment(s) where the handle is not associated with suchfeature(s)). Thus feature(s) associated with the handle in the Figures,(eg such as a thread, for example), are not limited to being provided insuch way, and may be provided in any embodiment, whether or not there isa handle, (or in an embodiment(s) where the handle may be provided in avery different way and/or place and/or shape, etc, for example). Thus itshould also be stated, broadly speaking, that the handle is alsoprovided by way of example only. Embodiments may be provided where it isdifferently shaped and/or positioned, and/or designed, for example.

(In FIG. 4 , there is shown an example aperture(s) 49 in the examplefront blocking element 14. These are provided by way of example only,and are simply provided, in the example embodiment, to facilitateattachment of the example handle 32 to the example blocking body 34. Inthe example, the example handle 32 comprises a protruding portion(s),(not visible, from the angle shown), that fits partially or whollythrough the example aperture(s) 49. Glue, in the example, is used, tosure up the attachment. (Thus, the aperture(s) 49, in the exampleembodiment, receive the protruding portion(s)). (It should also bestated, in another embodiment, feature(s) 49 may be recess(es), ratherthan aperture(s) which travel the whole way through the front blockingelement, otherwise carrying out much the same function. (The broad term‘receiving portion(s)’ may be used, which includes within its scope anaperture(s) that travels the whole way through the front blockingelement, and also includes within its scope a recess(es) that does nottravel the whole way through)). (Of course, in a similar embodiment, themale-female relationship may instead be female-male, with the blockingbody comprising a protruding portion(s), and the handle comprising areceiving portion(s) (eg a recess(es)/aperture(s)). (The handle andblocking body may even each comprise a mixture of male/femalefeature(s), to facilitate attachment)). It will be apparent that this issimply one example of how attachment (of a handle and blocking body) maybe achieved, and that there are a vast array of ways attachment may beachieved, not at all limited to the example shown. Thus a wide array ofoptions and/or embodiments are possible).

Referring to the front blocking element, the front blocking element isshown in the Figures, in a particular shape and/or size and/or design,However, it will be apparent that, in various (differing) embodiments,the front blocking element may be provided in a variety of differentshapes and/or sizes and/or designs. For example, the front blockingelement may be circular. For example, the front blocking element may beoval. For example, the front blocking element may be square. Forexample, the front blocking element may be rectangular. (These are justseveral possibilities). (Thus various options and/or embodiments arepossible). So the same is the case for the back blocking element. Theback blocking element is shown in the Figures, in a particular shapeand/or size and/or design, However, it will be apparent that, in various(differing) embodiments, the back blocking element may be provided in avariety of different shapes and/or sizes and/or designs. For example,the back blocking element may be oval, for example. For example, theback blocking element may be square, for example. For example, the backblocking element may be rectangular, for example. (These are justseveral possibilities). (Thus various options and/or embodiments arepossible).

An embodiment of the container 38, (to contain filler agent), is shownin FIG. 10 . In the embodiment, there is shown an area 40 b for water;and an area 40 a for a filler base agent. (The filler base agent ispreferably a powder). (Preferably the area 40 a for filler base agent iscompletely full with filler base agent, (which is why it is hard to seeany base agent in FIG. 10 , because, in the example, (provided by way ofexample only) the area 40 a is completely full of powder). In theexample, there is shown an annotation(s) 111 to denote to the user howmuch water to add to the area for water. (In other embodiments, asstated, it is feasible water may already be in the area for water, thusnot requiring the user to add water. However, it is preferred that theuser must add water, as that allows the container to be provided withoutwater, and thus weighing less). The annotation(s) are thus a denotingmeans. There is also shown an example barrier 121. The barrier isbreakable. It is intended that once the user has added water to thelevel denoted, the barrier is then broken, to that the water and thefiller base agent can be mixed, to create the filler agent that isdryable from a non-solid state, to a solid state.

An example container top 131 is shown in FIG. 10 , which is shown as across-sectional view. (The container top may be referred to as a ‘cap’,in the example). The cross-sectional view of the example container top131 reveals attachment feature(s). (In the example, an example thread 42b, (to facilitate screwing the container top on, or off, the container),is shown. In the example, the example thread 42 b is shown within thecontainer top). (An example output aperture 133, (out of which filleragent is outputted from the example container), is also denoted).

In FIG. 11 , an embodiment of the container is shown. (The embodiment isa ‘bag-type’ container). In both FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 , the containercomprises/is a bag. (The example comprises a bag body). (Preferably thebag (body) is made of thin plastic(s). However, it should be stated,feature(s) like the outputting portion 39, for example, (and containertop, for example), may be made of other material(s) and/or may be ofthicker (and/or stronger) plastic(s), since it may be useful for suchfeature(s) to be significantly rigid, whereas, (as stated previously inthe present application), the body of the container that contains thefiller agent, (ie the ‘bag body’ in the example embodiment), being‘squeezable’ is significantly useful, so that it can be squeezed, tooutput filler agent from it. Thus, in the example embodiment, thecontainer, (which comprises a bag, in the example, (and thus comprises a‘bag body’, which is an example of a body for containing the filleragent), is deformable. Thus it is squeezable. The example embodiment canbe deformed, (via squeezing), to help output filler agent from it.

In the example, the container comprises annotations. (These may be onthe inside and/or outside of the container). In the example embodiment,(provided by way of example only), the annotation(s) comprise word(s).There may also be provided further instructions. For example, there maybe further instructions, stating word(s) to the effect of “Remove top.Fill with water to water line mark. Close top. Squeeze and breakseparation between compound and water. Blend water and compound to theright mixture”, (or the like). (This example of instructions is givensimply by way of example only). In FIG. 11 , an embodiment of a barrier121, (between the example area 40 b for water and the example area 40 afor filler base agent), is shown. In the example, the barrier is formedvia heat treating. This is done by using heat, to ‘bond’ the containerto itself, to create the barrier. Thus the area for water and the areafor filler base agent are separated, (by the barrier). Preferably fillerbase agent is provided in the area for filler base agent, (although itis technically feasible the user must add filler base agent). Butpreferably it is pre-provided. User can then add water to the water tothe level required and/or denoted to the area for water. Then theexample breakable barrier can be broken, to start mixing. (The examplecontainer/barrier is configured so that, if the user squeezes thecontainer when the top is on the container, the barrier can be broken,(ie due to pressure). (This may be particularly easy to do if there iswater in the water area. Thus, if water needs to be added to the waterarea, the user can add the water, (eg tap water), and then, replacingthe top (which is a ‘cap’, in the example), they can squeeze thecontainer, to ‘burst’ the barrier open). (Note: Even if the barrier is‘unbonded’, (ie the barrier is removed by way of manipulating thecontainer so that one side of the container is ‘unbonded’ from the otherside of the container), in order to allow the water and the filler baseagent to mix, this is still, for the sake of the present applicationdeemed a ‘barrier’, and is still, for the sake of the presentapplication, deemed to be an example of a barrier being ‘broken’, (andthus is an example of a breakable barrier). Thus a barrier does not haveto be an ‘extra feature’, using ‘extra material(s) from the rest of thecontainer—it may be provided by way of heat treating, for example, (orany other method/means, ‘bonding’ one part of the container to anotherpart of the container, (to thus separate the area for water and the areafor filler base agent). In such situations, ‘unbonding’ that bonded areais considered to be ‘breaking’ the barrier). In the example, the barrieris an example of a ‘crimped’ barrier. (In the example, creation of thebarrier includes ‘pinching’ the area where the barrier is created. Inthe example, this is done in combination with heat treating of thatarea. Thus this is an example wherein the barrier is created by heattreating, and/or pinching. (It should also be stated, for the sake ofthe present application, ‘crimping’ is considered an example of (and tobe within a scope of) ‘pinching’). (It will be apparent that there aremany ways to provide/create a barrier, and the example of a barrier isprovided simply by way of example only.

(For the sake of the present application, whether the connecting elementtravels partially through the aperture (ie part of the way through), orwholly through the aperture (ie the whole way through), that isconsidered within a scope of the connecting element travelling throughthe aperture. (Similarly, whether a portion of an outputting portion ofthe container is received into the aperture, or a whole of theoutputting portion of the container is received into the aperture, thatis considered within a scope of the outputting portion of the containerbeing received into the aperture).

Note: It is stated at various points in the present application that,whilst examples are shown and/or disclosed comprising a particularfeature, embodiments may be provided where there are a plurality of theparticular feature. (Examples include there being a plurality ofconnecting elements and/or the front blocking element comprising aplurality of input apertures, (to facilitate inputting a filler agentinto the hole in the wall, through the front blocking element), and/orthe/a container comprising a plurality of output apertures, (foroutputting filler agent out of). It should be stated, with regard tothese (or any other) features, if a claim defines definition with regardto ‘a’ feature, (eg with regard to a connecting element, and/or an inputaperture, and/or an output aperture), if an embodiment is providedwherein there are a plurality of such a feature, then if what is definedis the case for any one (or more than one) of the said feature, then itis within a scope of what is defined. For example, Whilst, in theexample embodiment shown, the container (for containing filler agent)has only one output aperture, for outputting filler agent out of, itshould be stated that the (or any) container, (for containing filleragent), may feasibly comprise more than one output aperture, foroutputting filler agent out of (Of course, a container embodiment thatcomprises more than one output aperture would be within a scope of beinga container that comprises ‘an output aperture’). If there is more thanone output aperture, the output apertures may be close to each other,or, for example, an embodiment could even be provided where they arenot. (For example, a container could be provided with an output apertureat one end of the container, and an output aperture at another end ofthe container, for example). It should be stated, if a claim definesdefinition relating to ‘an’ output aperture, then, with regard toembodiments that comprise a plurality of output apertures, if what isclaimed/defined is the case for any one (or more than one) of theapertures, then that is within a scope of the definition provided for‘the’ output aperture. For example, if it is defined that ‘the’ outputaperture of the container is received into ‘the’ input aperture of thefront blocking element, then if the container comprises a plurality ofoutput aperture (and/or the front blocking element comprises a pluralityof input apertures), if any one (or more than one) output aperture ofthe container is received into one (or more than one) input aperture ofthe front blocking element, then that is within a scope of ‘the’ outputaperture of the container being received into ‘the’ input aperture ofthe front blocking element. (So, similarly, if it is defined, forexample, that a connecting element travels through an input aperture ofthe front blocking element, then if an embodiment is provided wherethere is a plurality of connecting elements (and/or input apertures),then if any one (or more than one) of the connecting elements travelsthrough any one (or more than one) of the input apertures of the frontblocking element, then that is within a scope of what is defined.

The embodiment of FIG. 15 shows an embodiment that comprises more thanone break arrangement. (The example break arrangements are denoted withdashed lines). In the example, (provided by way of example only), thereare four break arrangements 31 b that each facilitate breaking off aportion 26 b of the blocking body that comprises a portion, (but not awhole), of the perimeter of the blocking body. But, in total, theportions, (together), comprise a whole of the perimeter of the blockingbody. In the example, example portions 26 b cannot be removed together,in one go. They are removable separately. A benefit of the embodiment ofFIG. 2 , for example, is that portion 26 a 1, in FIG. 2 , (or portion 20a), can be removed, as one piece. In the embodiment of FIG. 15 ,however, example portions 26 b are only removable separately—they cannotbe removed together, (as one piece). However, when removed, they havemuch the same effect. Thus the example portions 26 b, in FIG. 15 , canbe removed, for use on smaller holes. (As stated elsewhere in thepresent application, the blocking element being made smaller may beuseful, for using the blocking element for the repairing of smallerholes). Both the embodiment of FIG. 15 , and the embodiment of FIG. 2 ,for example, are examples of a blocking body, wherein the blocking bodycomprises one, or more than one, break arrangement that, in total,facilitate breaking off one, or more than one, portion of the BB,wherein the one, or more than one, portion, in total, comprise most (iemore than half) or a whole of a perimeter of the blocking body. Both areexamples within a scope of wherein the blocking body comprises one, ormore than one, break arrangement that, in total, facilitate breaking offone, or more than one, portion of the blocking body, wherein the one, ormore than one, portion, in total, comprise a whole of a perimeter of theblocking body. Both are within a scope of wherein the blocking bodycomprises one, or more than one, break arrangement that, in total,facilitates breaking off an area that comprises a whole of the perimeterof the blocking body. (In the example of FIG. 15 , the area comprisesthe example four portions 26 b. (‘Four’ break arrangements 31 b andportions 26 b is provided simply by way of example only, and it will beapparent that various embodiments are possible, wherein there is morethan one portion 31 b, (not limited to ‘more than one’ being four).

Now looking at FIG. 16 , an embodiment similar in nature to theembodiment of FIG. 15 is shown, but perhaps slightly more advanced,(compared to FIG. 15 ). In FIG. 16 , when the four example portions 26 b1 (an area that comprises a whole perimeter of the blocking body) areremoved, an area that comprises a whole perimeter of that which remainsof the blocking body is removable, (by removing example portions 26 b2). Again, unlike the embodiment of FIG. 2 , (ie example portion 26 a 2of FIG. 2 ), in FIG. 15 , example portions 26 b 2 are only removableseparately—they cannot be removed together, in one go. The exampleportions 26 b 2, in the example, together, comprise a whole perimeter ofthat which remains of the blocking body, (when example portions 26 b 1are removed). Thus the embodiment again bears some similarities to theexample of FIG. 2 , (but is perhaps not as elegant, (in terms ofdesign/user-interface)).

In the example of FIG. 15 , there are gaps, between example portions 26b. (So the same is the case in FIG. 16 , (between example portions 26 b1, and also between example portions 26 b 2). However, these amount toonly an extremely small percentage of the area around the exampleblocking body. Thus the example blocking body is an example within ascope of wherein any gap(s) around the blocking body take up less thantwenty five percent of the area around the blocking body. Thus theexample blocking body is an example within a scope of wherein any gap(s)around the blocking body take up less than twenty percent of the areaaround the blocking body. Thus the example blocking body is an examplewithin a scope of wherein any gap(s) around the blocking body take upless than fifteen percent of the area around the blocking body. Thus theexample blocking body is an example within a scope of wherein any gap(s)around the blocking body take up less than ten percent of the areaaround the blocking body. Thus the example blocking body is an examplewithin a scope of wherein any gap(s) around the blocking body take upless than ten percent of the area around the blocking body.

Looking at the example embodiment of FIG. 16 , example breakarrangements 31 b 2 can be used, to remove not only portions 26 b 2, butalso example portions 26 b 1, (if example portions 26 b 1 have notalready been removed). (In the example, if this is done, each of theexample portions 26 b 2 would be removed as one piece with an exampleportion 26 b 1). Thus this is another similarity, (at least to someextent), with the embodiment of FIG. 2 , for example. However, again,whereas in the example embodiment of FIG. 2 , this can be done in onego, in the embodiment of FIG. 16 , all four example break arrangements31 b 2 would have to be used. As stated/alluded to earlier, this couldbe argued to be less elegant, (in terms of design/user-interface).

Various feature(s) are not shown in the basic depiction of FIG. 15 (andFIG. 16 ). However, any feature(s)/disclosure afforded to any backblocking element, in the present application, (eg the example embodimentof FIG. 2 , for example), may be afforded to the embodiments of FIGS. 15and 16 . Thus, for example, the embodiment of FIG. 15 or FIG. 16 maycomprise a separation 69 such as that shown in FIG. 2 , for example.Thus the blocking body of FIGS. 15 and 16 may comprise apertures 99,(etc). Thus, to be clear, any feature(s)/disclosure afforded to a backblocking element, in the present application, may be afforded to theembodiments of FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 . Thus any feature(s)/disclosureshown and/or disclosed, with reference to a back blocking element, maybe afforded to the embodiments of FIGS. 15 and 16 .

(It should be stated, unusual blocking element embodiments may beprovided. For example, looking at FIG. 2 , the example portion 26 b, inthe embodiment, comprises less than half of a perimeter of the exampleblocking body. However, it is feasible that a portion 26 b thatcomprises a portion (but not a whole) of the perimeter could beprovided, wherein it comprises at least half (or more) of the perimeterof the blocking body. (It should also be stated, it is feasible aplurality of portions 26 b that comprises a portion (but not a whole) ofthe perimeter of the blocking body could be provided, wherein, in total,they comprise at least half (or more) of the perimeter of the blockingbody). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible).

According to one aspect of what is invented, there is provided a wallrepair kit 10, comprising: a back blocking element 12, for blocking ahole 13 in a wall 15, behind the hole in the wall; a front blockingelement 14, for blocking the hole in the wall, in front of the hole inthe wall; and a connecting element 18, to connect the back blockingelement and the front blocking element; wherein the front blockingelement comprises an input aperture 16, to facilitate inputting a filleragent into the hole in the wall, through the front blocking element;wherein the wall repair kit is operable with the connecting elementtravelling through the input aperture of the front blocking element, toconnect the front blocking element and the back blocking element. (Anexample(s) of this is clearly shown in the drawings, most clearlyshown/alluded to in FIG. 6 (in combination with the sequence of FIGS. 7to 9 )).

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided: awall repair kit, comprising: a back blocking element, for blocking ahole in a wall, behind the hole in the wall; a front blocking element,for blocking the hole in the wall, in front of the hole in the wall; afiller agent, to fill the hole in the wall; and a container, to containthe filler agent; wherein the container is removably attachable to thefront blocking element. (An example(s) of this is clearly shown in thedrawings, most clearly/demonstrably in FIG. 6 , and especially in FIG. 6in combination with FIGS. 7 to 9 . (FIG. 1 also shows an embodiment ofthis)). Preferably, the front blocking element comprises an inputaperture, to facilitate inputting the filler agent into the hole in thewall, through the front blocking element, and the container is removablyattachable to the front blocking element, into a filling position, tofacilitate outputting the filler agent out of the container, into thehole in the wall, through the input aperture of the front blockingelement. (Again, an example(s) of this is clearly shown in the drawings,most clearly/demonstrably in FIG. 6 , and especially in FIG. 6 incombination with FIGS. 7 to 9 . (FIG. 1 also shows an embodiment ofthis)).

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided: ablocking element, for blocking a hole in a wall, comprising: a blockingbody, for blocking the hole in the wall; wherein the blocking bodycomprises a break arrangement 31, configured for breaking, to facilitatebreaking off a portion 26 of the blocking body, the portion being of apre-determined shape, determined by shape and position of the breakarrangement. (An example(s) of this is clearly shown in the drawings,most clearly in FIG. 2 . The example back blocking element 12, (forblocking a hole in the wall, behind the hole in the wall), (in FIG. 2 ,(and shown elsewhere in the drawings)), is clearly an example of this).(According to this aspect, there is thus shown, in the drawings, anexample of a wall repair kit, comprising: a said blocking element,(comprising a said break arrangement), the blocking element being a backblocking element, for blocking the hole in the wall, behind the hole inthe wall; and a front blocking element, for blocking the hole in thewall, in front of the hole in the wall. (An example is perhaps best/mostclearly shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 7 )).

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided: awall repair kit, comprising: a back blocking element, for blocking ahole in a wall, behind the hole in the wall; a front blocking element,for blocking the hole in the wall, in front of the hole in the wall; anda connecting element, to connect the back blocking element and the frontblocking element; wherein the front blocking element comprises: anaperture through which the connecting element travels, to facilitateconnecting the front blocking element and the back blocking element; anda blocking arrangement, to block a portion of the connecting element, tohold the connecting element in a desired position. (An example(s) ofthis is shown in the drawings, most clearly in FIG. 6 ). (Note: Anywherein the present application where the connecting element isshown/disclosed travelling through an ‘input’ aperture of the frontblocking element, (to facilitate connecting the front blocking elementand the back blocking element), (the input aperture being to facilitateinputting a filler agent into the hole in the wall, through the frontblocking element), it should be stated, the input aperture, broadlyspeaking, is an example of an ‘aperture’ (of the front blockingelement), through which the connecting element travels, to facilitateconnecting the front blocking element and the back blocking element.According to this aspect, the ‘aperture through which the connectingelement travels, to facilitate connecting the front blocking element andthe back blocking element’ is not limited to being an ‘input’ aperture,(to facilitate inputting a filler agent into the hole in the wall,through the front blocking element). It can be any aperture, (throughwhich the connecting element travels, to facilitate connecting the frontblocking element and the back blocking element). Thus the exampleembodiment(s) in the drawings are simply an example, and, according tothis aspect, the aperture through which the connecting element travels,(to facilitate connecting the front blocking element and the backblocking element), may, or may not, be an input aperture, (to facilitateinputting a filler agent into the hole in the wall, through the frontblocking element). Thus, for example, (simply to take an example by wayof example only), even if the front blocking element comprises an inputaperture, and the connecting element does not travel through it, butinstead the front blocking element comprises another aperture throughwhich the connecting element travels, (to facilitate connecting thefront blocking element and the back blocking element), (and if the wallrepair kit comprises all the other feature(s) according to this aspect),then that is an example of a wall repair kit, in accordance with thisaspect of what is invented, (and thus within a scope of this aspect ofwhat is invented). Thus any disclosure afforded to a ‘blockingarrangement’ (and, more broadly, afforded to any ‘holding arrangement’(to hold the connecting element in a (desired) position))), in thepresent application, with respect to the/an ‘input’ aperture of thefront blocking element, (to facilitate inputting a filler agent into thehole in the wall, through the front blocking element), may, with regardto this aspect of what is invented, be afforded to any aperture (of thefront blocking element), (that the connecting element travels through),(not limited to being an ‘input’ aperture of the front blockingelement), (and is thus supported, as such, not limited to being an‘input’ aperture of the front blocking element). (And, it should bebroadly stated, any disclosure afforded to a ‘holding arrangement’, (tohold the connecting element in a (desired) position))), in the presentapplication, (eg a ‘blocking arrangement’, for example, or any type ofholding arrangement, (to hold the connecting element in a (desired)position), not limited to a blocking arrangement), in the presentapplication, with respect to the/an ‘input’ aperture of the frontblocking element, (to facilitate inputting a filler agent into the holein the wall, through the front blocking element), may be afforded to anyaperture (of the front blocking element), (that the connecting elementtravels through), (not limited to being an ‘input’ aperture of the frontblocking element), (and is thus supported, as such, not limited to beingan ‘input’ aperture of the front blocking element). According to thisaspect, the front blocking element may, or may not, comprise an inputaperture, to facilitate inputting a filler agent into the hole in thewall, through the front blocking element. Thus various options and/orembodiments are possible. (Preferably, a portion or a whole of theblocking arrangement is provided within the aperture of the frontblocking element, through which the connecting element travels. (Anexample of this is clearly shown in the example embodiment of FIG. 6 ).However, the front blocking element may feasibly comprise the blockingarrangement anywhere, (not limited to a portion or a whole of theblocking arrangement being provided within the aperture through whichthe connecting element travels)).

Preferably the connecting element comprises a plurality of portions thatfit through the blocking arrangement; and a plurality of portions thatdo not fit through the blocking arrangement. However, it should bestated, it is feasible there may be only one portion that does not fitthrough the blocking arrangement. (It should also be stated, it isfeasible there may only be one portion that fits through the blockingarrangement). (However, the connecting element comprising a plurality ofportions that do not fit through the blocking arrangement (and aplurality of portions that do fit through the blocking arrangement) maybe useful, to facilitate getting the front blocking element and the backblocking element tight to the wall, (and may be useful for using thewall repair kit on walls of different thickness).

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided awall repair kit, comprising: a back blocking element, for blocking ahole in a wall, behind the hole in the wall; and a front blockingelement, for blocking the hole in the wall, in front of the hole in thewall. (Example(s) of this are shown in the drawings, which will beapparent). (The front blocking element and the back blocking element, inFIGS. 7 to 9 , for example, are seen creating what could be referred toas a ‘sandwiching’ arrangement, sandwiching the hole in the wall betweenthe front blocking element and the back blocking element). (According tothis aspect, the front blocking element may, or may not, comprise aninput aperture, to facilitate inputting a filler agent into the hole inthe wall, through the front blocking element). (For example, it istechnically feasible, for example, that a filler agent could be providedthat is, for example, of a consistency similar to whipped cream, forexample. The back blocking element could be positioned to block the holein the wall, behind the hole in the wall. Then the ‘whipped cream’consistency filler agent could be inputted into the hole in the wall.Then the front blocking element could be positioned, to block the holein the wall, at the front of the hole in the wall. The filler agentcould then dry to a solid state. (This example of a filler agent, (whichis provided merely by way of example only), would also be an example ofa filler agent that is dryable from a non-solid state, to a solidstate). The front blocking element, (after an appropriate amount oftime), could then be removed, revealing the repaired hole. Thus it isfeasible embodiments can be provided, where an input aperture is notrequired, to facilitate inputting a filler agent into the hole in thewall.

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided ablocking element, for blocking a hole in a wall, comprising: a blockingbody, for blocking the hole in the wall. (A front blocking element, forblocking a hole in a wall, in front of the hole in the wall, comprising:a blocking body, for blocking the hole in the wall, is an embodiment ofthis. (An example(s) of this is shown in FIGS. 1, 3, 4 , and FIGS. 6 to9 , for example. (Various figures show an example of such a frontblocking element, for use as part of a wall repair kit)). A backblocking element, for blocking a hole in a wall, behind the hole in thewall, comprising: a blocking body, for blocking the hole in the wall, isan embodiment of this. (An example(s) of this is shown/visible in FIGS.1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13 and 14 , for example. (Various figures show anexample of such a back blocking element, for use as part of a wallrepair kit))).

It will be apparent that example(s) have been disclosed of a blockingelement, for blocking a hole in a wall, comprising: a blocking body, forblocking the hole in the wall; wherein the blocking body comprises abreak arrangement, configured for breaking, to facilitate breaking off aportion of the blocking body, the portion being of a pre-determinedshape, determined by shape and position of the break arrangement. Thusdisclosure has been provided of a blocking body, for blocking the holein the wall; wherein the blocking body comprises a break arrangement,configured for breaking, to facilitate breaking off a portion of theblocking body, the portion being of a pre-determined shape, determinedby shape and position of the break arrangement. Thus this has beenstated.

It will be apparent that example(s) have been disclosed of a blockingelement, for blocking a hole in a wall, comprising: a blocking body, forblocking the hole in the wall; wherein the blocking body comprises afirst break arrangement, configured for breaking, to facilitate breakingoff a first portion of the blocking body, the first portion being of apre-determined shape, determined by shape and position of the firstbreak arrangement; and a second break arrangement, to facilitatebreaking off a second portion of the blocking body, the second portionbeing of a predetermined shape, determined by shape and position of thesecond break arrangement. Thus disclosure has been provided of ablocking body, for blocking the hole in the wall; wherein the blockingbody comprises a first break arrangement, configured for breaking, tofacilitate breaking off a first portion of the blocking body, the firstportion being of a pre-determined shape, determined by shape andposition of the first break arrangement; and a second break arrangement,to facilitate breaking off a second portion of the blocking body, thesecond portion being of a predetermined shape, determined by shape andposition of the second break arrangement. Thus this has been stated.

It will be apparent that example(s) have been disclosed of a blockingelement, for blocking a hole in a wall, comprising: a blocking body, forblocking the hole in the wall; wherein the blocking body comprises afirst break arrangement, configured for breaking, to facilitate breakingoff a first portion of the blocking body, the first portion being of apre-determined shape, determined by shape and position of the firstbreak arrangement; a second break arrangement, to facilitate breakingoff a second portion of the blocking body, the second portion being of apredetermined shape, determined by shape and position of the secondbreak arrangement; and a third break arrangement, to facilitate breakingoff a third portion of the blocking body, the third portion being of apredetermined shape, determined by shape and position of the third breakarrangement. Thus disclosure has been provided of a blocking element,for blocking a hole in a wall, comprising: a blocking body, for blockingthe hole in the wall; wherein the blocking body comprises a first breakarrangement, configured for breaking, to facilitate breaking off a firstportion of the blocking body, the first portion being of apre-determined shape, determined by shape and position of the firstbreak arrangement; a second break arrangement, to facilitate breakingoff a second portion of the blocking body, the second portion being of apredetermined shape, determined by shape and position of the secondbreak arrangement; and a third break arrangement, to facilitate breakingoff a third portion of the blocking body, the third portion being of apredetermined shape, determined by shape and position of the third breakarrangement. Thus this has been stated.

It should be stated, embodiment(s) have been shown (and described) of: ablocking element, for blocking a hole in a wall, comprising: a blockingbody, for blocking the hole in the wall; wherein the blocking bodycomprises a break arrangement, configured for breaking, of a particularshape and position. Various example(s) are shown of a portion of theblocking body being removable, via breaking a break arrangement of aparticular shape and position. Various example(s) are shown of a firstportion of the blocking body being removable, via breaking a first breakarrangement of a particular shape and position; and a second portion ofthe blocking body being removable, via breaking a second breakarrangement of a particular shape and position. Various example(s) areshown of a first portion of the blocking body being removable, viabreaking a first break arrangement of a particular shape and position;and a second portion of the blocking body being removable, via breakinga second break arrangement of a particular shape and position; and athird portion of the blocking body being removable, via breaking a thirdbreak arrangement of a particular shape and position. Broadly put,various embodiments are shown and/or disclosed of a breakarrangement(s), (configured for breaking), and of a portion(s) of theblocking body being removable. As shown, a portion(s) of the blockingbody that are removable may comprise a portion (but not a whole) of aperimeter of the blocking body. It is also shown that a portion(s) ofthe blocking body that are removable may comprise a whole of a perimeterof the blocking body.

(It will be apparent that what is shown in FIG. 2 , (and various otherFigures, including FIGS. 13 and 14 , for example), is an example ofwherein the blocking body comprises a break arrangement, configured forbreaking, to facilitate breaking off a portion of the blocking body,(the portion of the blocking body being removable via breaking the breakarrangement), the portion being of a pre-determined shape, determined byshape and position of the break arrangement).

(It will be apparent that what is shown in FIG. 2 , (and various otherFigures, including FIGS. 13 and 14 , for example), is an example ofwherein the blocking body comprises a first break arrangement,configured for breaking, to facilitate breaking off a first portion ofthe blocking body, (the first portion of the blocking body beingremovable via breaking the first break arrangement), the first portionbeing of a pre-determined shape, determined by shape and position of thefirst break arrangement; and a second break arrangement, to facilitatebreaking off a second portion of the blocking body, (the second portionof the blocking body being removable via breaking the second breakarrangement), the second portion being of a predetermined shape,determined by shape and position of the second break arrangement.

(It will be apparent that what is shown in FIG. 2 , (and various otherFigures, including FIGS. 13 and 14 , for example), is an example ofwherein the blocking body comprises a first break arrangement,configured for breaking, to facilitate breaking off a first portion ofthe blocking body, (the first portion of the blocking body beingremovable via breaking the first break arrangement), the first portionbeing of a pre-determined shape, determined by shape and position of thefirst break arrangement; and a second break arrangement, to facilitatebreaking off a second portion of the blocking body, (the second portionof the blocking body being removable via breaking the second breakarrangement), the second portion being of a predetermined shape,determined by shape and position of the second break arrangement; and athird break arrangement, to facilitate breaking off a third portion ofthe blocking body, the third portion of the blocking body thus beingremovable via breaking the third break arrangement, the third portionbeing of a predetermined shape, determined by shape and position of thethird break arrangement.

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided ablocking element, for blocking a hole in a wall, comprising: a blockingbody, for blocking the hole in the wall, wherein a portion of theblocking element is removable. Thus broad definition is provided of ablocking element, for blocking a hole in a wall, comprising: a blockingbody, for blocking the hole in the wall, wherein a portion of theblocking element is removable. The portion may comprise a whole of aperimeter of the blocking body. The portion may comprise a portion butnot a whole of a perimeter of the blocking body. The blocking body maycomprise a first removable portion; and a second removable portion. Theblocking body may comprise a first removable portion; a second removableportion; and a third removable portion, (etc). (The blocking body maycomprise more than three removable portions). The blocking body maycomprise a first removable portion that comprises a whole of a perimeterof the blocking body, and a second removable portion, wherein the secondremovable portion is larger than the first removable portion, andcomprises the first removable portion. (FIG. 2 shows an example of thismost clearly, with example removable portion 26 a being larger thanexample removable portion 26 a 1, and comprising example portion 26 a1). The blocking body may comprise a first removable portion thatcomprises a whole of a perimeter of the blocking body, and a secondremovable portion, wherein the second removable portion comprises thefirst removable portion, and wherein, with the first removable portionhaving been removed, what remains of the second portion comprises awhole perimeter of that which remains of the blocking body. (FIG. 2shows an example of this most clearly, with example portion 20 acomprising example portion 26 a 1, and wherein, with example portion 26a 1 having been removed, what remains of the second portion comprises awhole perimeter of that which remains of the blocking body. (This isalso extremely well shown by virtue of FIG. 13 ). The blocking body maycomprise a first removable portion that comprises a whole of a perimeterof the blocking body, and a second removable portion that comprises aportion but not a whole of a perimeter of the blocking body. (FIG. 2 ,(as well as the combination of FIGS. 13 and 14 ), shows this best, withexample portion 26 a 1, for example, (or example portion 26 a), being anexample of a removable portion that comprises a whole of a perimeter ofthe blocking body, and example portion 26 b being an example of aremovable portion that comprises a portion (but not a whole) of aperimeter of the blocking body. The blocking body may comprise a firstremovable portion that comprises a whole of a perimeter of the blockingbody; a second removable portion, wherein the second removable portioncomprises the first removable portion, and wherein, with the firstremovable portion having been removed, what remains of the secondportion comprises a whole perimeter of that which remains of theblocking body; and a third removable portion, wherein the thirdremovable portion comprises a portion but not a whole of a perimeter ofthe blocking body. (FIG. 2 most clearly shows an example of this, withexample portion 20 a comprising example portion 26 a 1, and wherein,with example portion 26 a 1 having been removed, what remains of thesecond portion comprises a whole perimeter of that which remains of theblocking body. (and also comprising example portion 26 b, which is anexample of a removable portion that comprises a portion (but not awhole) of a perimeter of the blocking body. (FIG. 2 is also an exampleof wherein the blocking body comprises a first removable portion thatcomprises a whole of a perimeter of the blocking body, a secondremovable portion, wherein the second removable portion is larger thanthe first removable portion, and comprises the first removable portion,and a third removable portion, wherein the third removable portioncomprises a portion but not a whole of a perimeter of the blocking body.There is various disclosure in the present application, relating toremovable portions that are of a predetermined shape. (Just to takeseveral examples, example portions 26 a 1, 26 a, and 26 b, for example,are all examples of a removable portion of a predetermined shape.(Example portions 31 b in FIG. 15 , for example, are also examples of aremovable portion that is of a predetermined shape). These are justseveral examples, taken simply by way of example only). The blockingbody may comprise a separation 69 that travels from a perimeter of theblocking body, inwards. (Various disclosure has been provided, in thepresent application, relating to a separation that travels from aperimeter of the blocking body, inwards). (According to this aspect, theremovable portion(s) gain all the benefit from any disclosure in thepresent application, (relating to removable portion(s)), and may drawfrom any such disclosure). (It should be stated, the example portions 31b in FIG. 15 , (together), are an example of a portion that comprises awhole perimeter of the blocking body. This is an example of wherein theportion that comprises a whole perimeter of the blocking body itselfcomprises portions, (may be referred to as ‘sub-portions’). (Similarly,with example portions 31 b 1, in FIG. 16 , having been removed, exampleportions 31 b 2, (together), are an example of a portion that comprisesa whole perimeter of ‘that which remains’ of the blocking body, (withexample portions 31 b 1 having been removed).

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An example(s) will now be described in use, described by way of exampleonly, referring to a particularly preferred embodiment(s), (and mostparticularly to a preferred embodiment(s) as shown in the Figures), inno way limiting a scope of the invention. (Note: Step(s) are notnecessarily provided in chronological order, (even if words such as‘then’, or ‘now’, or ‘after this’ (or the like) are used), and, withinreason, may be carried out in any order that is fitting/appropriate).

Thus, referring in use (by way of example) to a particularly preferredexample, preferably the user starts by tidying the hole in the wall (egremoving any debris, etc or anything sticking out of the hole), (wherethe front blocking element and/or back blocking element is going to go).

Then the user may adjudge whether any removable portions 26 of the backblocking element should be removed. (ie If the hole is significantlysmaller than the back blocking element such that either portions 26 a 1,or portions 26 a 1 and 26 a 2 should be removed. (Removing of theportions can be important, in such cases, to help get the back blockingelement through the hole in the wall). If the back blocking element istoo big for the hole to be repaired, the user may use break arrangement31 a 1, to remove portion 26 a 1. If the back blocking element is stilltoo big, the user may even then use break arrangement 31 a 1, to removeportion 26 a 1. (Alternatively, if the user adjudges they need bothportions 26 a 1 and 26 a 2 removed, they may simply use breakarrangement 31 a 2, which would remove both on them, together).

If the user adjudges it is appropriate, (eg if the hole in the wall isvery close to a wall stud, for example), the user may remove exampleportion 26 b, by using break arrangement 31 b. In such a situation, thiscan be extremely important and/or useful, so the stud (or any relevantobstruction) does not block the back blocking element from getting intothe correct position, to block the hole in the wall, (behind the wall).

If not already done, the user can then put the connecting elementthrough the example aperture 21, to position the connecting element, sothat it extends from the back blocking element. (In the exampleembodiment of FIG. 12 , it can be seen that the example connectingelement has been threaded through the example aperture 21 of the backblocking element).

The user can now position the back blocking element, (using the slit),to have a portion of the back blocking element (on one side of the slit)being in front of the hole in the wall, and a portion of the backblocking element (on the other side of the slit) being behind the holein the wall. Thus it can be put in a type of ‘straddling’ position,where it is straddling the wall, (via use of the slit, (which is anexample of a separation in the back blocking element)). Now the userrotates the back blocking element, which, (due to the straddlingposition), allows the user to get the back blocking element behind thehole in the wall. (Thus it can now block the hole in the wall, behindthe hole in the wall).

The user now feeds the connecting element through the input aperture ofthe front blocking element, and gets the front blocking element inposition. Pulling the connecting element, (to get the front blockingelement and the back blocking element tight to the wall, the user nowuses the blocking arrangement, to secure the connecting element in thedesired position, thus maintaining the tightness of the front blockingelement and the back blocking element to the wall.

If not already done, the user now adds water, (eg tap water), into thewater area 40 b of the filler agent container. Preferably the water areais then closed. If not already done, the seal/barrier between the waterarea and the filler base agent area can then be broken, thus allowingfor the water and the filler base agent, (eg powder), to be mixed. Inthis way, the user creates the filler agent that is dryable from anon-solid state, to a solid state. (Preferably the filler agent, havingbeen mixed, if of a paste-like consistency).

The user now screws the container into the input aperture of the frontblocking element. Now the user squeezes the container, thus filling thehole in the wall with the filler agent, between the front blockingelement and the back blocking element. Once the hole is filled, the userremoves the container, (by unscrewing it from the input aperture).

The filler agent is then left to set. Thus it is left, to dry into asolid state. In approximately 15 to 20 minutes, for example, (or howeverlong it takes to set, for example), (or at any later point that the userchooses), the user releases the connecting element from the blockingarrangement.

The user then removes the front blocking element. The raised portion ofthe front blocking element can be useful, to help get leverage, (ie bygetting a digit(s) underneath the raised portion), to remove the frontblocking element from the wall.

If not already done, preferably the user then pulls the connectingelement, to break it. (This could be done before removing the frontblocking element from the wall. This tends to remove any portion of theconnecting element that is protruding from the filler agent. If not,(and if the connecting element protrudes from the filler agent at all,(or enough to be in any way problematic), the user may take any actionnecessary to remove any portion of the connecting element that is deemedto be protruding to an extend that requires removal. ((Some of theconnecting element(s), (eg a portion of the elongate body, for example),may remain. In the example embodiment in the Figures, feature 23 of theconnecting element remains, and this most likely leads to a portion ofthe elongate body of the example connecting element remaining, as well.(However, the connecting element will tend to break at a point such thatnone of it protrudes through the wall repair)).

The front blocking element can then be used, preferably, as a‘smoother’, for smoothing the surface of the filler agent, (and thus forsmoothing the wall repair). Thus it is preferably used as a spatula-typetool, (for smoothing). Thus the filler agent, (and thus the wallrepair), may be smoothed. (Note: This may be most possible if the userreturns fairly quickly to the wall repair. If they return later, thefiller agent may have dried to such an extent that it is harder (or notpossible) to affect it, (eg ‘smooth’ it, for example). It is feasible nomore filler agent is needed to achieve this. If further filler agent isneeded, there may (or may not) be some that remains in the filler agentcontainer that has been used, (that has not already dried to an extentthat it cannot be used). If no (usable) filler agent remains in thecontainer, and more is needed, either a new such filler agent containercan be used, or any other filler agent, (from any other container).(Thus a totally different filler agent could feasibly be used).

Thus an example has been described, in use.

It should be stated, once again, that the example(s) described, in use,is/are described simply by way of example only, referring to aparticularly preferred embodiment(s), and in no way limiting a scope ofthe invention.

Broadly speaking, then, there is provided a method of repairing a holein the wall, comprising: positioning a back blocking element in aposition where it blocks the hole in the wall, behind the hole in thewall; positioning a front blocking element in a position where it blocksthe hole in the wall, in front of the hole in the wall; inputting filleragent that is dryable from a non-solid state to a solid state, into thehole in the wall; the filler agent drying into the solid state; andremoving the front blocking element.

(Note: The front blocking element may be removed once the filler agentis in a 100% (ie ‘fully’) dried state, or when the filler agent is‘sufficiently’ dried. As will be explored, removing the front blockingelement when the filler agent has ‘sufficiently’ dried, (but is not 100%(ie ‘fully’) dried), may have benefits, (eg in terms of removing excessfiller agent and/or ‘smoothing’ the filler agent, (and thus the repair).

Preferably the method comprises connecting the back blocking element andthe front blocking element, with a connecting element.

Preferably the method comprises positioning a connecting element so thata portion of the connecting element is held behind a portion of theconnecting element. (Whilst this is shown by virtue of use of aseparation in the blocking element (that runs from a perimeter of theback blocking element), (ie the example slit 24, shown most clearly inFIG. 2 ), other options and/or embodiments are possible. For example, aportion of the connecting element, (such as example portion 23 in FIG. 5, for example), could go through an aperture of the back blockingelement, (eg much like how a button goes through a button hole), andthen be held behind the aperture, (just like a button is held behind thebutton hole). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible, andvarious options and/or embodiments are possible for the back blockingelement comprising an aperture, behind which a portion of the connectingelement is held. (And it should also be stated, an aperture behind whicha portion of the connecting element is held need not necessarily gothrough the whole of the back blocking element—for example, such anaperture may only partially go through the back blocking element, andthe portion of the connecting element that is held behind it mayfeasibly then be held ‘within’ the back blocking element. Thus variousoptions and/or embodiments are possible). (And it is even possible thatthe connecting element is attached to the back blocking element, infront of the blocking body of the back blocking element. For example,the back blocking element may have an attachment feature, (such as anopenable and closable ring, for example), via which the connectingelement can be attached. Thus various options and/or embodiments arepossible). (And it should also be stated, it is feasible embodiments maybe provided wherein a portion or a whole of the connecting element isformed as one part with a portion or a whole of the blocking element.Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible, and various waysof there being a connecting element that extends from the back blockingelement are possible). (It is even technically feasible that aconnecting element could extend from the front blocking element, andthen be connected to the back blocking element. (eg An elasticembodiment, (for example), of a connecting element could feasibly beprovided. (An elastic embodiment of a connecting element could beprovided, whether the connecting element extends from the front blockingelement, (and is then connected to the back blocking element), orwhether the connecting element extends from the back blocking element,(and is then connected to the front blocking element)). Thus whilst muchdisclosure is provided of a connecting element that extends from theback blocking element (and then connects to the front blocking element),if a connecting element extends from the front blocking element (andthen connects to the back blocking element), that is nevertheless anexample of, (and thus within a scope of), a connecting element thatconnects the front blocking element and the back blocking elementtogether.

(In the example embodiment(s) in the Figures, the connecting element isheld, (with regard to the back blocking element), in a central position.(In other embodiments, the connecting may, or may not, extend from theback blocking element, in a central position, (with regard to the backblocking element)).

It should be made clear, it is possible there could be a hole in a wallthat acts as a partition wall between rooms, where both sides of thewall are easily accessible. In such a case, (either via a second personholding the back blocking element in place, or, if the back blockingelement is adhesive, for example, and can adhere to the wall, viaadhering the back blocking element in place, (which may thus not evenneed a second person to achieve)), there may be no need to get the backblocking element ‘through’ the hole in the wall, (to get it to aposition where it blocks the hole in the wall, ‘behind’ the hole in thewall). (Note: In such an example, where both side of the wall the holeis in are (easily) accessible, either side may be seen as the ‘back’ ofthe wall, (with the other side then being seen as the ‘front’ of thewall). It will be apparent then, that either side may be used toposition the back blocking element ‘behind’ the hole in the wall, (withthe front blocking element then blocking the hole on the other side).

However, in most cases, the back of a wall is not accessible. Thus,preferably the method comprises getting the back blocking elementthrough the hole in the wall. This is preferably achieved via the backblocking element comprising a separation, (that runs from a perimeter ofthe back blocking element), and positioning a portion that is on oneside of the separation through the hole in the wall, positioning aportion that is on the other side of the separation at a front side ofthe hole. (See the example in FIG. 12 , where example portion 202 (onone side of the example separation, (which is (and thus comprise)example slit 24, in the example)), is positioned through the hole, andexample portion 201 (on the other side of the example separation), ispositioned at a front side of the hole, (and extending beyond theperimeter of the hole). The back blocking element is then rotated. Thusthe back blocking element can be rotated, through the hole in the wall.Thus it can then be positioned in a position where it blocks the hole inthe wall, behind the hole in the wall. Thus the method preferablycomprises rotating the back blocking element, to get the back blockingelement through the hole in the wall.

(Preferably the connecting element is held by the user, whilst the backblocking element is got through the hole, (whether it be via thisrotation method, or any other way of getting it through the hole). This(ie holding on to the connecting element) can be useful, to make surethe back blocking element does not fall through the hole in the wall,(and possibly get lost), and/or to help keep/get the back blockingelement in position, behind the hole in the wall).

Preferably the method comprises the connecting element going through aninput aperture of the front blocking element.

Preferably the method comprises tightening the front blocking elementand the back blocking element to the wall, via use of the connectingelement. (In the example, (best shown in FIG. 6 ), this is achieved byway of a blocking arrangement).

Preferably the method comprises attaching a container that contains thefiller agent, (dryable from a non-solid state into a solid state), intoa filling position, (to facilitate inputting filler agent into the holein the wall). Most preferably, the method comprises screwing anoutputting portion of the container into an input aperture of the frontblocking element.

Preferably the method comprises outputting filler agent (that is dryablefrom a non-solid state into a solid state) from the container, viasqueezing the container. (Thus preferably the container can be squeezed,to facilitate outputting of the filler agent out of the container, andinto the hole in the wall). As stated, the example embodiment of acontainer is provided by way of example only. In other embodiments, thecontainer may be more of a bag-type container. Thus the ‘bag’ could besqueezed, to output filler agent, into the hole in the wall. (Note: Abag-type container may still be afforded any of the feature(s) shownand/or disclosed in the present application, (eg to the exampleembodiment(s) of a container in the Figures, for example). Thus, even ifthe container comprises/is a ‘bag’, it may be similarly screwable to thefront blocking element, (as best shown/alluded to in FIGS. 6 (and 7 to9), for example). Thus it may comprise a similar (protruding) outputtingportion, for example, even in a ‘bag-type’ embodiment).

In various embodiments, the container may be made out of plastic.However, various options and/or embodiments are possible, and variousmaterial(s) may be possible, not limited to plastic).

Preferably a filler base agent is provided, to which water can be added,to form the filler agent that is dryable from a non-solid state into asolid state. The filler base agent may, for example, be a powder. (Forthe sake of the present application, a filler base agent is consideredan embodiment of a filler agent, (and thus to be within the scope of theterm ‘filler agent’).

Preferably, the container comprises an area for the filler base agent,and an area for water. Preferably the container comprises a barrierbetween the area for the filler base agent, and the area for water.Preferably the barrier can be broken, (and is thus a breakable barrier).Thus, once broken, the filler base agent and the water can mix, (to forma filler agent that is dryable from a non-solid state into a solidstate). Preferably the filler base agent is provided in the container.(Most preferably, the filler base agent is provided in the container, inthe area for the filler base agent, (and there being an area for water,and a breakable barrier, etc. Preferably water is not provided in thewater area, (so that the user can add the water themselves, (eg tapwater). However, it is feasible water is provided in the area (of thecontainer) for water. However, it should be stated, it is feasiblefiller base agent is provided separately, (not in a container for use infilling the hole in the wall). It should also be stated, it is feasiblefiller base agent is provided in the container, but without thecontainer having a separate area for water; for example, the containercould simply contain filler base agent, and then allow for water to beadded to it. (Such filler base agent could be provided in the container(for use in filling the hole in the wall), or may not be; for example,it could be provided in a different container, (eg a bag), thusrequiring it to be added to the container, (by the user). Rather thanthere being a separate area for water, (or in combination with it),there may be an indicating means, (such as a line(s), or any mark(s),for example), to denote to the user how much water to add to the fillerbase agent. (The (or any) indicating means may be provided on an insideand/or on an outside of the (or any) container). (It should also simplybe stated that the container may be provided, already container a filleragent that is dryable from a non-solid state into a solid state,(without requiring mixing by the user). However, preferably mixing (offiller base agent and water) is required by the user. (It should also bestated, it is technically possible a container could be provided with awater area and a filler base agent area, but without a breakablebarrier. For example, as how some yoghurts come in a container that hasan area for (more generally neutral tasting) yoghurt, and then an areafor an extra foodstuff, (such as strawberry concentrate, or chocolatepieces, etc), and the yoghurt is intended to be used by the userremoving a top off the container, (the top often being a thin metallicpaper-type covering), and then mixing the extra foodstuff, (egstrawberry concentrate, or chocolate pieces, etc) with the more neutraltasting yoghurt, (either by simply moving the extra foodstuff into thesection (ie area) where the more neutral tasting yoghurt is, and/or by‘folding’ the container, to thus move the extra foodstuff into thesection (ie area) where the more neutral tasting yoghurt, (and thenpossibly ‘mix’ the more neutral tasting yoghurt and the extra foodstufftogether), so such a similar or same solution could feasibly be providedfor mixing water with a filler base agent. In such a way, (in theexample, with the example ‘top’ (eg sheath) removed), there need not bea ‘breakable barrier’ between the water area and the filler base agent.Thus a container may be provided, comprising a water area, and a fillerbase agent area, (but not limited to comprising a breakable barrier thatseparates the water area, and the filler base agent area). (In allembodiments defined as comprising a ‘water area’, the water may, or maynot, initially be provided. If the water is not initially provided, itwill be apparent that the user can add water, (eg tap water) into thewater area. (This may be preferable, to keep the weight of the containeras low as possible, when initially provided). Thus various optionsand/or embodiments are possible).

In all embodiments of a container where water (eg tap water) must beadded, preferably there is provided an annotation(s) to denote to a userhow much water should be added. (Note: There being provided anannotation(s), to denote to a user how much water should be added, isnot limited to embodiments of a container that comprise a water area anda filler base agent area. For example, a container could be providedwherein water is added to the filler base agent, without there beingseparate areas for the water and the filler base agent. Nevertheless,there may still be provided an annotation(s) to denote to a user howmuch water should be added. The annotation(s) may be as simple as aline, for example, to denote where to fill to. (The annotation(s) maycomprise word(s) such as ‘filler to here’, (or the like)). (It shouldalso be stated, whilst it is preferred that the filler base agent isprovided in the container that is used for filling the hole in the wall,it is feasible the/a filler base agent could be provided in a separatecontainer, and that the filler base agent must then be added to thecontainer. (In such case, there may feasibly be an annotation(s) todenote to a user how much filler base agent should be added). Thusvarious options and/or embodiments are possible, and, (unless statedotherwise, any such options may be provided for a container that has awater area and a filler base agent area, or for a container that doesnot have a separate water area and filler agent base area. (It should benoted, a container may comprise an annotation(s) to denote to a user howmuch filler base agent should be added and/or an annotation(s) to denoteto a user how much water should be added, whether the containercomprises a separate water area and filler base agent area, or not).

In the example embodiment in the Figures, the user opens the area forwater. (This is done, in the example, by taking an example top off thecontainer). In the example, the user then inputs water into the area forwater. In the example, the user then breaks an example breakablebarrier. In the example, the user then mixes the filler base agent andthe water.

Thus the method preferably comprises adding water (eg tap water) to thearea of the container for water, breaking the breakable barrier betweenthe water area and the filler base agent area, and mixing the water andthe filler base agent area, (to create a filler agent that is dryablefrom a non-solid state into a solid state).

Preferably the user removes the front blocking element when the dryablefiller agent has dried into a solid state, but is not 100% dry yet. Thisallows the user to potentially make adjustment(s) to the filler agentthat is filling the hole, (such as removing of excess filler agent,and/or ‘smoothing’ the filler agent). Preferably a portion or a whole ofthe connecting element is removed. (In the example, this is done viapulling the connecting element, (strongly), which, in the example,results in the connecting element breaking). In other examples, it istechnically feasible that a whole of the connecting element may beremoved. However, this may be counter-productive, as it may lead to alarger hole being created in the filler agent, when removing theconnecting element. (Furthermore, in the example shown in the drawings,only a portion of the connecting element breaks off when removed, (aslong as the filler agent is adequately dried), due to the connectingelement, (in particular, feature 23 of the connecting element), beingheld behind the back blocking element. However, as previously stated,the example shown is just one example of how a connecting element mayextend from the back blocking element, and various options and/orembodiments are possible. It is feasible an embodiment can be providedwhere the whole connecting element could be removed). Preferably thefront blocking element has a straight edge(s), (ie a portion(s) 55 of aperimeter of the front blocking element that is straight, (rather thancurved, for example). (An example of this is example portion 55, bestshown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 4 . Thus the method preferably comprises,(after having removed the front blocking element), using the frontblocking element to remove excess filler agent and/or to smooth thefiller agent. (Most preferably one or both of these, (ie removing excessfiller agent and/or to smooth the filler) are done with a portion of theperimeter of the front blocking element that is straight. This ishelpful in getting the wall repair to look as good as possible. (It maysometimes even be important in completing the wall repair fully, ifthere are any (minor) gap(s) in the filler agent, for example). (Itshould, however, be stated, that removing excess filler agent and/orsmoothing the filler agent may be done, without the front blockingelement, (eg with a different tool(s)/equipment and/with ahand/digit(s), (ie finger(s), thumb(s), etc), for example)). (Note: Inthe example embodiments (and various other embodiments, for example),the user releases the connecting element (from the front blockingelement), before the front blocking element is removed from the wall.Thus, in the example embodiment(s) in the drawings, the user releasesthe example connecting element from the example blocking arrangement,(which is an example of a holding arrangement, to hold the connectingelement in a (desired) position), before removing the front blockingelement from the wall).

Preferably a portion or a whole of the connecting element is removed.(Preferably this is done after the front blocking element is removed,(and before any smoothing and/or removing of any excess filler agent isdone). Thus a good time to do this is when the filler agent has(sufficiently) dried, after the front blocking element is removed.(However, in various embodiments, is may be possible to remove a portionor a whole of the connecting element before the front blocking elementis removed). Preferably the portion or the whole of the connectingelement is removed by ripping it out. Thus, once the filler agent issufficiently dried, the portion or the whole of the connecting elementmay be ripped out by the user. (This, broadly speaking, (if it is aportion of the connecting element that is removed), is an example of aportion of the connecting element being broken off, (by the user). Thiscan be important, so that none of the connecting element protrudes outof the filler agent. If any hole/mark is made by this, ‘smoothing’ maybe done by the user. (New filler agent may be used, for this, (or forany other reason(s)), and/or, if the filler agent used to repair thehole is sufficiently dry, (bit not 100% dried), it may be possible tosmooth any mark with the same filler agent used to fill the hole.

It is feasible no more filler agent is needed to smooth and/or completethe repair. If further filler agent is needed, the user may use more ofthe same filler agent. (For example, they may use a new container, forexample, and add water, (if the filler agent that is dryable from anon-solid to a solid state is provided by way of a filler base agent, towhich water must be added). (Note: If such a filler agent is used, (iederived from a filler base agent to which water must be added), it isunlikely the user can use any filler agent (agent that is dryable from anon-solid to a solid state) remaining in the same container of filleragent used to fill the hole, because such filler agent will more thanlikely be dried by this point, to an extend that it cannot be used.However, if any such filler agent can still be used, (which is notalready dried at this point, to an extent that it cannot be used), thenit is feasible this could be used, (ie from the same container of filleragent used to fill the hole). (Note: if any filler agent can be usedfrom the same container, even if it is not already dried at this point,to an extent that it cannot be used, it may be dried enough that itcannot be outputted from the container via normal means, (eg, in theexamples in the drawings, out through the example outputting portion).Thus, in such situations, user may feasibly take unusual action, (egaccessing the inside of the container, (eg via cutting the containeropen, (eg via use of scissors, or any sharp implement/tool)). Thus user,in such situation, may be able to use more filler agent, from the samecontainer)). If the filler agent that is dryable from a non-solid to asolid state was provided by way of a container that already containedsuch a filler agent (ie that is dryable from a non-solid to a solidstate), then they may use more of that, (either from a new container, orfrom the same container used, to fill the hole). Alternatively, (or incombination with any of these option(s)), the user may use a totallydifferent filler agent. (For example, they may use a different,‘commercial’ filler agent product, which, for example, is provided in anon solid state, (eg ‘paste’, for example), and is dryable into a solidstate. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible.

(Note: Smoothing and/or completing the repair is not limited to beingdone with the front blocking element. It may be done in any way. Anytool/implement, for example, may feasibly be used).

Thus an example has been described, in use. (It should be stated, onceagain, that the example(s) described, in use, is/are described simply byway of example only, referring to a particularly preferredembodiment(s), and in no way limiting a scope of the invention).

(As stated, the steps are not necessarily in chronological order, and,within reason, may be carried out (and/or may occur) in any order thatis fitting/appropriate).

It should be stated, once again, that the example(s) described, in use,is/are described simply by way of example only, referring to aparticularly preferred embodiment(s), and in no way limiting a scope ofthe invention.

The embodiments described above are provided by way of example only, andvarious other modifications will be apparent to persons skilled in theart without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in theappended claims.

1. A wall repair kit, comprising: a back blocking element, for blockinga hole in a wall, behind the hole in the wall; a front blocking element,for blocking the hole in the wall, in front of the hole in the wall; anda connecting element, to connect the back blocking element and the frontblocking element; a filler agent, for filling the hole in the wall; anda container, to contain the filler agent, wherein the front blockingelement comprises an input aperture through the front blocking element,to facilitate inputting the filler agent into the hole in the wall,through the front blocking element; wherein the wall repair kit isoperable with the connecting element travelling through the inputaperture and the container being in a filling position, simultaneously,wherein, in the filling position, an output aperture of the container,out of which the filler agent is outputted from the container, is flushto a start of the input aperture of the front blocking element orreceived into the input aperture of the front blocking element, thestart of the input aperture being where the input aperture begins, at afront outward facing side of the front blocking element.
 2. A wallrepair kit as claimed in claim 1, wherein, in the filling position, theoutput aperture of the container is received into the input aperture ofthe front blocking element.
 3. A wall repair kit as claimed in claim 1,wherein the wall repair kit is operable with the connecting elementtravelling through the input aperture, to a side of the output apertureof the container, when the container is in the filling position.
 4. Awall repair kit as claimed in claim 1, wherein the container isremovably attachable to the front blocking element, into the fillingposition.
 5. A wall repair kit as claimed in claim 2, wherein thecontainer is removably attachable to the front blocking element, intothe filling position.
 6. A wall repair kit as claimed in claim 3,wherein the container is removably attachable to the front blockingelement, into the filling position.
 7. A wall repair kit as claimed inclaim 1, wherein the input aperture of the front blocking element is theonly input aperture that the front blocking element has, to facilitateinputting the filler agent into the hole in the wall.
 8. A wall repairkit as claimed in claim 1, wherein, in use, the filler agent is dryablefrom a non-solid state to a solid state.
 9. A wall repair kit,comprising: a back blocking element, for blocking a hole in a wall,behind the hole in the wall; a front blocking element, for blocking thehole in the wall, in front of the hole in the wall; a filler agent, tofill the hole in the wall; and a container, to contain the filler agent;wherein the container is removably attachable to the front blockingelement.
 10. A wall repair kit as claimed in claim 9, wherein the frontblocking element comprises an input aperture, to facilitate inputtingthe filler agent into the hole in the wall, through the front blockingelement, and wherein the container is removably attachable to the frontblocking element, into a filling position, to facilitate outputting thefiller agent out of the container, into the hole in the wall, throughthe input aperture of the front blocking element.
 11. A wall repair kitas claimed in claim 10, wherein an output aperture of the container isreceived into the input aperture of the front blocking element, in thefilling position.
 12. A wall repair kit as claimed in claim 10, wherein,to facilitate removably attaching the container to the front blockingelement, the wall repair kit comprises a thread arrangement tofacilitate screwing the container to the input aperture of the frontblocking element.
 13. A wall repair kit as claimed in claim 11, wherein,to facilitate removably attaching the container to the front blockingelement, the wall repair kit comprises a thread arrangement tofacilitate screwing an outputting portion of the container, comprisingthe output aperture of the container, into the input aperture of thefront blocking element.
 14. A wall repair kit as claimed in claim 11,wherein at least a portion of an attachment arrangement that facilitatesthe container being removably attachable to the front blocking elementis within the input aperture of the front blocking element.
 15. A wallrepair kit as claimed in claim 9, wherein the wall repair kit comprisesa connecting element, to connect the back blocking element and the frontblocking element, the container being removably attachable directly tothe front blocking element, rather than to the connecting element.
 16. Awall repair kit as claimed in claim 9, wherein, in use, the filler agentis dryable from a non-solid state to a solid state.
 17. A wall repairkit as claimed in claim 10, wherein the container comprises at least oneattachment feature to facilitate a top of the container being removablyattachable that is also usable to facilitate removably attaching thecontainer to the front blocking element.
 18. A wall repair kit,comprising: a back blocking element, for blocking a hole in a wall,behind the hole in the wall; a front blocking element, for blocking thehole in the wall, in front of the hole in the wall; and a connectingelement, to connect the back blocking element and the front blockingelement; wherein the front blocking element comprises: an aperturethrough the front blocking element, through which the connecting elementtravels, to facilitate connecting the front blocking element and theback blocking element; and a blocking aperture, dimensioned to block aportion of the connecting element from travelling backwards, backthrough the blocking aperture, wherein the connecting element comprises:a plurality of portions along its length that fit through the blockingaperture; and a plurality of portions along its length that do not fitbackwards through the blocking aperture; wherein the blocking aperturehas an opening at its perimeter, to facilitate entry of the connectingelement into the blocking aperture.
 19. A wall repair kit as claimed inclaim 18, wherein the blocking aperture is located within the aperturethrough the front blocking element, through which the connecting elementtravels.
 20. A wall repair kit as claimed in claim 18, wherein the wallrepair kit comprises: a filler agent, for filling the hole in the wall;and a container, to contain the filler agent.
 21. A wall repair kit asclaimed in claim 19, wherein the wall repair kit comprises: a filleragent, for filling the hole in the wall; and a container, to contain thefiller agent.
 22. A wall repair kit as claimed in claim 21, wherein theaperture through the front blocking element, through which theconnecting element travels, is an input aperture, to facilitateinputting filler agent into the hole in the wall, the wall repair kitbeing operable with the connecting element travelling through the inputaperture of the front blocking element, and the container being in afilling position, to facilitate outputting the filler agent out of thecontainer, into the hole in the wall, through the input aperture of thefront blocking element, simultaneously, wherein, in the fillingposition, an output aperture of the container, out of which the filleragent is outputted from the container, is flush to a start of the inputaperture of the front blocking element or received into the inputaperture of the front blocking element, the start of the input aperturebeing where the input aperture begins, at a front outward facing side ofthe front blocking element.